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1953 in the FSU Biological Science History project
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1953 In the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University (updated 17 Aug 04)

The Department of Biological Science was not actually formed until 1956, with the merger of the departments of Bacteriology, Botany, Physiology, and Zoology.

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

Administration

Chair: Ezda M. Deviney*
Department head, Bacteriology:
Department head, Botany:
Department head, Physiology:
Department head, Zoology:

Arrivals

  • New associate professor Charles B. Metz (Zoology)
  • New assistant professor John J. Spitzer (Physiology)

Departures

  • Assistant professor Robert William Hanks, who resigned to accept a position with the Florida State Plant Board
  • Instructor Archibald W. Sharer, who resigned to resume graduate study

Awards

  Faculty Awards

  Student Awards

  Staff Awards

Obituaries


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