CURRICULUM VITAE
Stewart B. Whitney

Coordinates

Department of Sociology
Niagara University
73 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Buffalo, NY 14214
Tel: 1-716-286-8094
sbw@ops-alaska.com

Niagara University

OVERVIEW

Stewart B. Whitney, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Sociology and Director of the Space Settlement Studies Project, is a social psychologist specializing in interpersonal relations. Dr. Whitney is an internationally recognized expert on the social aspects of expeditions and long-term manned missions of sea and space exploration. He has investigated the relationship between interpersonal compatibility and stress as well as crew cohesiveness.

Dr. Whitney received his Ph.D. degree in sociology from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. In addition, he completed postgraduate study at the Center for Alcohol Studies at Rutgers University and in Family Life Education at the University of Minnesota. He received certification in family therapy (CFLE) from the National Council on Family Relations, certification in sex therapy and clinical supervision (FAACS) from the American Board of Sexology at Cornell University Medical School, certifications in sociological practice (CSP) from the American Sociological Association, and Diplomate Status in behavioral medicine (FBCM) from the International Academy of Medicine, at the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Whitney is an active researcher in the area of inter-personal relations, has published nine books and numerous articles in national and international journals, has received government and foundation research grants, and has been an active consultant. His books include Phenylketonuria (with Robert Guthrie), Anomie and Radicalization, Space Journal, Stress Busters (with Joan Conti), Student Revolt, The Anatomy of Desperation, and Space Settlement Papers. In addition, he has presented papers and lectured extensively throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East.

Dr. Whitney has conducted research expeditions to study the Arctic Inuit, the Caribbean Cuna, and the African Mbuti; conducted research on children and adolescents; is a founding member of the National Space Society and a founding sponsor of the Challenger Center; and has served on the faculties of Antioch College, Ithaca College, Rutgers University, and SUNY at Buffalo. Currently he is Adjunct Research Professor at SUNY at Buffalo.

Dr. Whitney co-founded the Space Settlement Studies Project in 1977. In 1980 he chaired the session on space colonization at the First Global Conference on the Future. Currently, he is editor of Extraterrestrial Society and Space Journal, consultant and education program director for Sea Planet Odyssey, a member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Council of the Robert Heinlein Expeditions where he serves as Expeditions Science Advisor and Team Leader in Crew Psychology, a member of the Board of Regents of United Societies in Space, and academic advisor for the Black Family Studies Program. He has received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the National Council on Family Relations for his work with families and from the National Wildlife Federation for his work with Wolf Conservancy. He was selected third educator in space by NASA before the loss of Challenger.

Dr. Whitney is an experienced researcher of the ethnography of small scale society. He has traveled extensively, is a wildlife enthusiast, has raised wolves, been a professional sled-dog racer, and is a founding member of Wolf Sanctuary. He is married to Noel Conti, a clinical psychotherapist. They live in Buffalo, New York and on Seneca Lake.

CONCENTRATION

General: Micro Sociology (Social Psychology)

Specialized Areas: Family and Adolescence

Focus: Interpersonal Relations, Social Deviance, Space Settlement

EDUCATION

IABMCP	Certification, Behavioral Medicine, 2000. School of Medicine, University of California at Berkeley.
CPSP	Certification in Sociological Practice, 1996. American Sociological Association.
FAACS	Clinical Supervisor in Sex Therapy, 1992. American Board of Sexology, Weil Medical School, Cornell University. (Re-certification, 2004).
CFLE	Certification, Family Life Educator in Family therapy, 1988. National Council on Family Relations, University of Minnesota. (Re-certification, 2004).
Ph.D.	In Sociology with Highest Distinction, 1972. State University of New York at Buffalo.
Postgraduate Study	Center for Alcohol Studies, Department of Sociology, 1964-1965. Rutgers University.
M.A.	In Sociology with Highest Distinction, 1964. State University of New York at Buffalo.
B.A.	In Sociology with Highest Distinction, 1961. University of Buffalo.

CURRENT RESEARCH

Psychosocial Design of Space Habitats.

Interpersonal Relations and Compatibility.

Anger Management.

Child and Adolescent Development.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

National Council on Family Relations

American Sociological Association

Alpha Kappa Delta, National Honor Society

American Board of Sexology

American Public Health Association

Association for the Advancement of Psychotherapy

Eastern Sociological Society

International Association of Counselors and Therapists

National Space Society

New York State Council on Family Relations

New York State Sociological Society

Royal Society of Health

Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality

World Future Society

Human Performance in Extreme Environments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2000	Visiting Professor in Ethnology (Spring), University of Bern, Switzerland.
1998-date	Professor Emeritus, Niagara University.
1985-date	Chairperson, Department of Sociology, Niagara University.
1973-date	Adjunct Professor, Millard Fillmore College, SUNY at Buffalo.
1966	Visiting Lecturer in Ethnology (Summer). University of Bern, Switzerland.
1993	Visiting Lecturer in Ethnology (Spring). University of Bern, Switzerland.
1989	Visiting Lecturer in Ethnology (Summer). University of Bern, Switzerland.
1977-date	Professor, Department of Sociology, Niagara University.
1977	Visiting Lecturer in Ethnology (Spring), University of Bern, Switzerland.
1973-1977	Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Niagara University.
1973	Associate Professor, (Summer), Department of Sociology, SUNY at Buffalo.
1973	Visiting Lecturer in Ethnology (Spring), University of Tubingen, Germany.
1970-1973	Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Antioch College.
1972	Director (Fall), Antioch New England Graduate School.
1971	Visiting Professor (Winter), Antioch Graduate School.
1969-1970	Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, SUNY at Buffalo.
1969	Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Education, Ithaca College.
1965-1969	Assistant Professor of Sociology, Department of Social Relations, Ithaca College.
1964-1965	Instructor, Department of Sociology, Rutgers University.
1962-1964	Director, Nationwide Epidemiologic Study of Phenylketonuria; Director, Nationwide Screening Program for Phenylketonuria; and, Director of PKU Family Study, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine SUNY at Buffalo.
1961-1962	Teaching Fellow, Department of Sociology, University of Buffalo.

GRANTS

Whitney, S.B. (2000). Wildlife Management and Reintroduction. African Wildlife Foundation.

Whitney, S.B. (1988-1999). Academic Year Faculty Research Grant for Study of Expeditions. Niagara University.

Whitney, S.B. (1997-1998). Academic Year Faculty Research Grant for Study of Space Mission Stress. Niagara University.

Whitney, S.B. (1994-1998). Principal Investigator, International Compatibility on Endeavor 1000 Days Nonstop at Sea Expedition. National Geographic Society and Explorer’s Club.

Whitney, S.B. and J.N. Conti (2995-1998). Study of Domestic Violence and Intervention. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Whitney, S.B. and J.N. Conti (1995-1997). Study of Anger Management Among Children: Stress Busters. National Institute of Health.

Whitney, S.B. (1995-1996). Academic Year Faculty Research Grant for Study of Teen Pregnancy. Niagara University.

Whitney, S.B. (1994-1996). Regional Coordinator, Nationwide Study of College Students’ Drinking Patterns. National Institutes of Health.

Whitney, S.B. (1994-1995). Academic Year Faculty Research Grant for Follow-up Study of Marital Disaffection and Disengagement. Niagara University.

Whitney, S.B. (1993-1994). Academic Year Faculty Research Grant for Study of Marital Disaffection and Disengagement. Niagara University.

Whitney, S.B. (1992-1993). Academic Year Faculty Research Grant for Study of Team Cohesiveness. Niagara University.

Whitney, S.B. (1992). Summer Faculty Research Grant for Study of Crew Compatibility. Research Council of Niagara University.

Whitney, S.B. (1991-1992). Academic Year Faculty Research Grant for Study of Departure Panel Data Base of Endeavor 1000 Days Nonstop at Sea Expedition. Niagara University.

Whitney, S.B. (1991). Summer Faculty Research Grant for Study of Interpersonal Compatibility and Team Cohesiveness under Long-term Isolation and Confinement. Research Council of Niagara University.

Whitney, S.B. (1990-1991). Academic Year Faculty Research Grant for Study of Data Base of Endeavor 1000 Days Nonstop at Sea Expedition. Niagara University.

Whitney, S.B. (1990). Summer Faculty Research Grant for Study of Relationship Between Discord and Stress during Prolonged, Manned Space Missions. Research Council of Niagara University.

Whitney, S.B. (1989-1990). Academic Year Faculty Research Grant for Study of Crisis in Adolescence: Progress of a Community Intervention Program. Niagara University.

Whitney, S.B. (1987). Research Grant for Documentation of Phenylketonuria Screening Program. Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, New York.

Whitney, S.B. (1985). Research Grant for Documentation of Phenylketonuria Screening Program. Erie County, New York.

Whitney, S.B. (1997-1983). Seed Grant for Space Journal. The Whitney Foundation.

Whitney, S.B. (1998). Development Grant for Space Settlement Studies Project, Niagara Research Institute.

Whitney, S.B. (1971). Faculty Research Grant for Arctic Studies of Inuit Family. Antioch College.

Whitney, S.B. (1969-1970). Dissertation Research Grant. National Academy of Sciences.

Whitney, S.B. (1968-1969). Faculty Research Grant for Study of College Drug Subcultures. Ithaca College.

Whitney, S.B. (1967). Research Grant for Study of Changing Inuit Family in Canadian Arctic. Department of Northern Affairs, Canada.

Whitney, S.B. (1967). Faculty Research Grant for Study of Changing Inuit Family in Canadian Arctic. Ithaca College.

Whitney, S.B. (1964). Anna Toby Grant. Rutgers – The State University.

Whitney, S.B. (1964-1965). Research Grant for Phenylketonuria Family Epidemiologic Study. U.S. Children’s Bureau.

Guthrie, R. and Whitney, S.B. (1962-1964). Research Grant for Phenylketonuria Epidemiologic Study, U.S. Children’s Bureau.

CONSULTING SERVICE

2002	Selector, National Media Video of the Year Award, National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.
1996-date	Infant and Child Development Study, Research Institute, Buffalo, NY.
1996-1999	Family and Children’s Services, Niagara County, NY.
1999	My Life Study, School of Medicine, SUNY at Buffalo.
1995-date	College Student Binge Drinking, Nationwide Study of Alcohol Use, National Institutes of Health.
1994-date	Board of Directors, International Space Academy.
1994-date	Editorial Board, Space Governance.
1994-date	Council of Regents, United Societies in Space.
1991-1998	Community Housing Board, Niagara Falls, NY.
1991-date	Board of Directors, Executive Council, Robert Heinlein Expeditions.
1989-1999	School Social Work, Cheektowaga Central School District.
1989-date	Endeavor 1000 Days Non-Stop at Sea Expedition.
1989-1999	Community Action Program, Erie County, New York.
1990-date	Team Leader in Psychology and Sociology, League of the New Worlds.
1990-date	Editorial Consultant, The Collegiate Press.
1990	Plymouth, Walt Disney Television.
1989-date	Editorial Consultant, Journal of the History of Sexuality.
1987-1988	Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, New York.
1986-1987	Department of Health, Erie County, New York.
1985-1998	Editorial Consultant, Catalyst.
1985-1995	School of Medicine, SUNY at Buffalo.
1979-1982	West Valley Coalition of Nuclear Waste Management.
1979	New York State Public Interest Research Group, Niagara Falls.
1975	School of Medicine, SUNY at Buffalo.
1967-1968	School of Medicine, SUNY at Buffalo.
1967-1968	Department of Northern Affairs, Ottawa, Canada.
1965-1966	Tompkins County Youth Court, New York.
1964-1965	U.S. Children’s Bureau, Washington, D.C.

CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS

2002	Community Education Award, Niagara Falls School District.
2002	MISA Recognition Award, Niagara University.
2001	National Aviation and Space Exploration Wall of Honor.
2000	Clinical Supervisor in Sex Therapy Recertification (FAACS), American Board of Sexology.
1999	Family Life Educator Recertification (CFLE), National Council on Family Relations.
1998	Emerito Medal, Niagara University.
1995	Professional Sociological Practitioner Certification (CPSP), American Sociological Association.
1995	Outstanding Achievement Award, National Council on Family Relations.
1992	Fellow in American Academy of Clinical Sexologists, (FAACS), American Board of Sexology (renewed 1996, 2000).
1991	Diplomate in Clinical Supervision, American Board of Sexology.
1991	Distinguished Leader in Family Life Education, National Council on Family Relations.
1985	Candidate for Educator-in-Space, NASA, Aviation Space Education Foundation. (Third Candidate).
1990	National Conservation Achievement Award, National Wildlife Federation.
1989	Diplomate Certification in Sex Therapy, American Board of Sexology.
1988	Certification in Family Life Education, National Council on Family Relations.
1987	Achievement Award, National Space Society.
1967-date	Citations in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, Who’s Who in Education, Who’s Who in the United States, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in Finance and Industry; Notable Americans of the Bicentennial Era, National Social Directory, International Biographical Association, Community Leaders of America, International Who’s Who of Community Leaders, International Platform Association, Who’s Who in Community Services, Personalities of America, International Who’s Who of Intellectual Men of Achievement, International Register of Profiles, Book of Honor of American Biographical Institute, American Men and Women of Science, Who’s Who in American Education, Outstanding People of the 20th Century, Who’s Who in the East, Who’s Who in the World, Outstanding Scholars of the 20th Century, Outstanding Intellectuals of the 20th Century, Outstanding People of the 21st Century, International Who’s Who of Public Service, Great Minds of the 21st Century.
1965	Certificate of Excellence in Teaching, Rutgers – The State University.

PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTS

The Anatomy of Desperation. S. B. Whitney. Pine Forge Press.
2004.

"Crew Size, Composition, and Time: Implications for Exploration Design." Marilyn Dudley-Rowley, Stewart Whitney, Sheryl Bishop, Barrett Caldwell, Patrick D. Nolan, Thomas Gangale.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. AIAA 2002-6111. 53rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC) of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), and International Institute of Space Law (IISL), Human Factors for Long Duration Spaceflight, World Space Congress. Houston, Texas.
1-Oct-2002.
http://www.aiaa.org/store/cart.cfm?BackTo=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eaiaa%2Eorg%2Fresearch%2Findex%2Ehfm%3Fres%3D3

"Crew Size, Composition, and Time: Implications for Habitat and Workplace Design in Extreme Environments." Marilyn Dudley-Rowley, Stewart Whitney, Sheryl Bishop, Barrett Caldwell, Patrick D. Nolan.
Society of Automotive Engineers. SAE 2001-01-2139. 31st International Conference on Environmental Systems. Orlando, Florida.
9-Jul-2001.
http://pweb.jps.net/~md-r/CrewSizeCompositionAndTime/2001-01-2139.pdf

"Spacefaring Norms." S. B. Whitney.
Space Governance.
2000.

Student Revolt. S. B. Whitney. Buffalo, New York. University Press.
1999.

Stress Busters. S. B. Whitney, J. N. Conti.
1999.

"A Template for Anger Management." S. B. Whitney.
Youth Society.
1997.

"Scenario of Norms in Spacefaring Culture." S. B. Whitney.
Explorer.
1996.

Socialization Digest. S. B. Whitney.
1995.

"Family Life In America Today." S. B. Whitney.
Family Dynamics. Vol. 6, No. 2.
1995.

"Struggles." S. B. Whitney.
People/People. Vol. 5 No. 2.
1995.

"Controlling Behavior and Marital Disengagement." S. B. Whitney.
Journal of Family Issues. Vol. 16. No. 4.
1995.

Stress Busters: A Manual for Anger Management. S. B. Whitney, J. N. Conti. Washington, DC. Lone Wolf Press.
1994.

"Pair Bonding and the New Game." S. B. Whitney.
International Journal of Therapists and Counselors. Vol. 4. No. 2.
1993.

Support Groups for Children of Families in Transition. J. N. Conti, S. B. Whitney. Arlington, California. Westview.
1993.

"Stress and Resolution During Confinement and Isolation." S. B. Whitney.
Explorer. Vol. 3. No. 1.
1993.

"Discord and Compatibility in Space Habitats." S. B. Whitney.
The 21 Century. Washington, DC. World Future Society.
1993.

"Interpersonal Compatibility and Team Adjustment." S. B. Whitney.
Explorer. Vol. 2. No, 1.
1992.

"Models and Mirrors." S. B. Whitney.
People/People. Vol. 2. No. 2.
1992.

"Interpersonal Compatibility During Isolation and Confinement." S. B. Whitney. 1st International Design for Extreme Environments Assembly Conference. Houston, Texas.
Proceedings of the 1st International Design for Extreme Environments Assembly Conference. Houston, Texas. University of Houston Press.
12-Nov-1991.

"Discord and Stress During Long-Term Manned Space Missions." S. B. Whitney.
Journal of Practical Applications in Space. Vol, 4. No. 2.
1991.

"Education Program for Sea Planet Odyssey." S. B. Whitney, A. Korhummel.
Space Settlement Studies Project.
1991.

"Adolescent Drug Abuse." S. B. Whitney, J. N. Conti.
International Journal of Medicine and Law. Vol. 9. No. 3.
1990.

"Stress Busters: Childhood Intervention Strategies." S. B. Whitney, J. N. Conti.
Social Work Education.
1988.

"Adolescent Drug Abuse: Problem and Prospectus." S. B. Whitney, J. N. Conti. Tel Aviv, Israel.
Proceedings of the International Congress on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
1988.

"Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Abuse." S. B. Whitney, J. N. Conti. Jersey City, New Jersey.
Proceedings of the Conference on the Urban Mission. Jersey State College Press.
1987.

"Space Political Economy: Integrating Technology and Social Science for the 1900s." S. B. Whitney.
L5 Society. San Francisco, California.
Proceedings of the Third National Space Development Conference.
Apr-1984.

"The Design of Space Settlement." S. B. Whitney.
L5 Society. Houston, Texas.
Proceedings of the Second National Space Development Conference.
Apr-1983.

Space Journal. Ed. S. B. Whitney. Vol. 1. Buffalo, New York. Niagara University Press.
1983.

"The Shape of the Colony: An Alternative Model of Space Settlement." S. B. Whitney.
Proceedings of the First Global Conference on the Future. Washington, DC. World Future Society.
1983.

"Comment on Western New York Nuclear Service Center Study." S. B. Whitney.
U. S. Department of Energy Report on West Valley Nuclear Reprocessing Center. Washington, DC. U. S. Department of Energy.
1979.

"Human Rights and Social Need." S. B. Whitney.
The Catholic Lawyer. 24, 1, 42-52.
1978.

Anomie and Radicalization. S. B. Whitney.
State University of New York at Buffalo. Buffalo, New York.
University of Michigan Dissertation Abstracts. Ann Arbor, Michigan.
1972.

"The Epidemiology of Phenylketonuria: Some Demographic and Attitudinal Factors of Detection and Treatment." S. B. Whitney.
U.S. Children's Bureau. Washington, DC.
1965.

"Bibliography on Phenylketonuria." S. B. Whitney.
U. S. Children's Bureau. Washington, DC.
1964.

"Summary of Published Information on Phenyketonuria." S. B. Whitney.
U. S. Children's Bureau. Washington, DC.
1964.

"Phenylketonuria Detection in the Newborn Infant as a Routine Hospital Procedure." R. Guthrie, S. B. Whitney.
U.S. Children's Bureau. Washington, DC.
1964.

"Nationwide Screening Program for Phenylketonuria by the Inhibition Assay Technique." R. Guthrie, S. B. Whitney.
Journal of America Public Health Association.
1964.

"Proposal for Phenylketonuria Epidemiologic Study." S. B. Whitney, R. Stuckey.
U. S. Children's Bureau. Washington, DC.
Nov-1963.

"Phenylketonuria Screening Program Progress Report III." R. Guthrie, S. B. Whitney.
U. S. Children's Bureau. Washington, DC.
Nov-1963.

"Phenylketonuria Screening Program: Progress Report II." R. Guthrie, S. B. Whitney.
U. S. Children's Bureau. Washington, DC.
Nov-1963.

"Phenylketonuria Screening Program: Progress Report I." R. Guthrie, S. B. Whitney.
U. S. Children's Bureau. Washington, DC.
Nov-1962.

CURRICULUM VITAE Stewart B. Whitney