About Jack Myers
Lived 1913 – 2006 (aged 93). Jack Myers was an American biologist.
John Edgar "Jack" Myers (July 10, 1913 – December 28, 2006) was an American molecular biologist and writer of popular science.
Biography Born in Pennsylvania, Myers graduated from Juniata College in 1933, and gained a Masters from Montana State University in 1935, and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1939. Myers joined the University of Texas in 1941, teaching until 1980. He continued researching as an emeritus professor until 1999. His areas of expertise were photosynthesis, phototropism and algae. His work included research on growing algae in space.
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Who was Jack Myers?
American molecular biologist and writer of popular science
When was Jack Myers born?
Jack Myers was born on 10 July 1913 in Damascus Township.
When did Jack Myers die?
Jack Myers died on 28 December 2006 in Austin.
What was Jack Myers's occupation?
Jack Myers was a biologist.
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Jack Myers was American.
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