1959 in the FSU Biological Science History project

1959 In the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University (updated 24 April 2009)

In 1958-59, the department served 3042 students; 25 graduated with majors in the department, 6 received master's degrees, and 2 received doctoral degrees.

The machine shop, already in existence, was augmented and improved, under the supervision of staff member John Highsmith.

Administration
Faculty roster
Arrivals
Departures
Awards to faculty, students, staff
Publications
Obituaries

Administration

Department head: Leland Shanor

Arrivals

new Assistant Professors George W. Keitt, Jr., Alan J. Kohn, and M. M. Mozell

new Associate Professors Relis B. Brown and Adrian W. Poitras

new Visiting Assistant Professor James Davis Ray, Jr.

new Research Associates Dr. Maxwell M. Mozell and Dr. Hideki Tateda, both working with Dr. Lloyd M. Beidler

Departures

Awards

Faculty Awards

Dr. Lloyd M. Beidler

Dr. Robert K. Godfrey was elected president of the Southern Appalachian Botanical Club at its annual meeting in Knoxville in April 1959.

Student Awards

Charlene Long, an undergraduate biology major, and Arthur C. Borror, a graduate student, received award certificates for their outstanding student performance. These awards were sponsored by the Phi Sigma Society, a national organization devoted to the promotion of research in the biological sciences.

Staff Awards

Obituaries

This page is part of the Departmental History Project of the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University. Can you help us fill in the blanks? If you were once a student here, or a member of our faculty or staff, we'd love to hear from you. Send an e-mail to thistle@bio.fsu.edu, a fax to (850) 645-8447, or snail-mail to Dr. Anne B. Thistle, Editor, Department of Biological Science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4295. And thanks!