Robert Lee Metcalf (November 13, 1916 – November 11, 1998) was an American entomologist, environmental toxicologist, and insect chemical ecologist.
Metcalf was noted for making environmentally safe pest control achievable.Metcalf was a member of the National Academy of Sciences,
a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences,
a member of National Research Council,
a fellow and president of the Entomological Society of America.
He was a member of Environmental Protection Agency's Pesticide Advisory Panel.
The National Center for Biotechnology Information called Metcalf "one of the leading entomologists of the 20th century".
The National Academies Press called him the twentieth century most influential entomologist.
The University of Florida called him "a brilliant scientist and educator".
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Some of their strengths
Robert L. Metcalf has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Generous, Practical, Passionate, Loyal, Caring, Energetic, and Optimistic.
Intense and Passionate
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Robert L. Metcalf is someone who is an intense, passionate, and intuitive person who is fiercely independent, authentic and direct when engaging with others. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".
Strong and Resilient
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Robert L. Metcalf well know them as someone who can be strong, expansive, and stable like a big tree.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Robert L. Metcalf as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Realistic and Skillful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Robert L. Metcalf is someone who is able to separate emotions from reality, see the world in terms of right or wrong, and who is very good at getting things done.
They are also someone who is mysterious, intuitive, and diplomatic, and who has a keen intuition, charisma, and a focus on balance and partnership.
Mysterious and Methodical
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Robert L. Metcalf tends to be someone who can come across as mysterious and intense, who can be a complex thinker who is methodical and intuitive, and who can overcome challenges that most others would not be able to.
Some of Robert L. Metcalf's challenges
While Robert L. Metcalf has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Robert L. Metcalf can be Emotional, Complicated, Brusque, Standoffish, Impulsive, Careless, and Pushy.
Complicated and Brusque
One of Robert L. Metcalf's key challenges is that they are someone who can be complicated and gruff with others.
Pushy and Restless
Robert L. Metcalf is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Sensitive and Aggressive
Finally, Robert L. Metcalf also can be too "touchy-feely", have a hard time expressing feelings, be too aggressive and headstrong, and be too unforgiving of others' mistakes.
