Background
Nakata, Herbert Minoru was born on March 10, 1930 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Russell K. and Fusayo (Osaka) Nakata.
academic administrator microbiology educator
Nakata, Herbert Minoru was born on March 10, 1930 in Pasadena, California, United States. Son of Russell K. and Fusayo (Osaka) Nakata.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1952; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1959.
Instructor, Washington State University, Pullman assistant professor, Washington State University, Pullman associate professor, Washington State University, Pullman professor microbiology, Washington State University, Pullman department chairman microbiology, Washington State University, Pullman, 1968-1992; retired, 1993.
Served with United States Army, 1952-1954. Member American Society for Microbiology (vice president Northwest branch 1975-1976, 83-84, president 1976-1977, 84-85, councilor 1980-1983), American Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Xi.
Married Barbara Ann Wescott, April 9, 1960. Children: Stephen J., Laura D., Debra L.