Background
Hiatt, William Ralph was born on August 5, 1947 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Lawrence Cecil and Jeanette Mae (Dye) Hiatt.
Hiatt, William Ralph was born on August 5, 1947 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Lawrence Cecil and Jeanette Mae (Dye) Hiatt.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Oregon State University, 1969. Master of Science in Microbiology, University Washington, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1977.
Postdoctoral fellow University California, Irvine, 1977-1981. Principal scientist Calgene, Inc., Davis, California, since 1981.
Served with United States Army, 1970-1972, Vietnam. Member Society Industrial Microbiologists.
Married Beverly Jeanne Bauman, October 30, 1971. Children: Lisa Marie, Vanessa Lynn, Lawrence Edward.