Daniel S. Lehrman

Daniel S. Lehrman (June 1, 1919 – August 27, 1972) was an American naturalist, animal psychologist, ornithologist and comparative psychologist.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Notability

Lehrman was notable for his contributions to the study of animal behavior, studies of the reproductive cycle of the ring doves, behavioral endocrinology and an influential educator.[2][3][4] The National Academies of Science said that Lehrman "influenced a whole generation of students in animal behavior in this country and abroad".[2]

Membership

Lehrman was a member of the National Academy of Sciences,[1][2] the founder and director (until his death in 1972) of the Institute of Animal Behavior at Rutgers University,[1][2][3] a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences,[2] a founder of Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology,[3] a member of the Society of Experimental Psychologists, a founder of a series Advances in the Study of Behavior and its editor until his death,[2] and a recipient of Research Career Award from the National Institute of Mental Health.[2]

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References
  1. New York Times:Daniel Sanford Lehrman, professor of psychology, Rutgers University, and director, Institute of Animal Behavior;SCIENCE ACADEMY ADDS 50 MEMBERS; Election in Capital Honors Research Achievements
  2. National Academies Press:Biographical Memoirs:Daniel Sanford Lehrman;By Jay S. Rosenblatt
  3. Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology;Founders of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology; Archived 2011-04-08 at the Wayback Machine
  4. encyclopedia.com; Lehrman, Daniel Sanford
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