Background
Rogers, Wilmer Alexander was born on August 17, 1933 in Mount Dora, Florida, United States.
Rogers, Wilmer Alexander was born on August 17, 1933 in Mount Dora, Florida, United States.
Bachelor of Science, University Southern Mississippi, 1958. Master of Science, Auburn University, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy in Fish Management, Auburn University, 1967.
Biologist aide, Mississippi Game & Fish Commission, 1957-1958; fishery biologist, Alabama Department Conservation, 1960-1962; fishery biologist, United States Fish & Wildlife Svc., 1962-1964; from instructor to associate professor, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1964-1977; professor fisheries, Auburn (Alabama) U., since 1977. Leader Southeastern Cooperative Fish Disease Project, since 1968.
Member American Fisheries Society (president Southern division 1977-1978, fish health section 1986-1987), American Society Parasitology, Wildlife Disease Association, American Micros.
Married, 1961; 4 children.