Background
Ward, Melvin A. was born on June 4, 1940 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Franklin Daniel and Lottie Mae (Abel) Ward.
Ward, Melvin A. was born on June 4, 1940 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Franklin Daniel and Lottie Mae (Abel) Ward.
Bachelor, Oklahoma State University, 1962. Master of Science, University hawaii, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University hawaii, 1969.
Postdoctoral fellow University Hawaii, Honolulu, 1969-1970, Purdue University, 1970-1971. Teaching assistant biochemistry University Hawaii, 1962-1964. Professor biology Hawaii Loa College, Kaneohe, 1971-1992, Hawaii Pacific University, Hawaii Loa Campus, 1992—1999.
Director health science progressive Hawaii Loa College, 1976-1992, retired, 1999. Advisor pre-medical program Hawaii Pacific University, 1994-1999, academy coordinator pre-medical studies, 1997-1999. senior veterinary Arkansas State Trapshooting Handicap Champion.
Member National Association Advisors Health Professions, Sigma Xi.
Married Sharon Lynn Ward, July 3, 1969. Children: Alyssa Elizabeth, Robert Benjamin.