William Homer Day

Background

Day, William Homer was born on September 29, 1934 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Frank Homer and Ann F. (Dangel) Day.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Delaware, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell Univercity, 1965.

Career

Research entomologist, Beneficial Insects Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Svc., USDA, Moorestown, New Jersey, 1965-1971; laboratory director, Beneficial Insects Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Svc., USDA, Moorestown, New Jersey, 1971-1973; laboratory director, Beneficial Insects Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Svc., USDA, Newark, Delaware, 1973-1978; research entomologist, Beneficial Insects Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Svc., USDA, Newark, Delaware, since 1978.

Achievements

• William Homer Day has been listed as a noteworthy Entomologist, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Entomological Society (president 1971-1972, secretary 1970, governing county since 1970, chairman finance committee since 1980), Entomological Society American (audit committee 1970-1971, nominating committee 1976-1978), International Organisation Biological Control.

Interests

• Avocations: antique cars, nature study, ornamental gardening, target shooting.

Connections

Married Charlotte Anne Schempp, May15, 1959. 1 child, Robert Steven.

Father:

Frank Homer Day

Mother:

Ann F. (Dangel) Day

Spouse:

Charlotte Anne Schempp

child:

Robert Steven Day