David Alex Francko

Background

Francko, David Alex was born on August 15, 1952 in Cleveland. Son of Alex Frank and Marie (Novak) Francko.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Kent State University, 1974; Master of Science, Kent State University, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy in Botany, Michigan State University, 1980.

Career

Post-doctoral research associate, Kellogg Biological Station Michigan State University, Hickory Corners, 1980-1981; assistant professor botany, College Arts & Sciences Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1981-1985; associate professor, College Arts & Sciences Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1985-1989; professor, director research, College Arts & Sciences Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1987-1990; professor, chair department botany, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio., since 1990. Consultant S.R. Taylor and Associations, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1987, Two Herons Environmental/Education Cons. Company, 1994.

Achievements

• David Alex Francko has been listed as a noteworthy Botany educator, administrator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, International Society Theoretical and Applied Limnology, Botanical Society American, Ecological Society American, International Association Great Lakes Research (associate editor), Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Diana Whitmer, June 14, 1975. Children: Tyler W., Amy W.

Father:

Alex Frank Francko

Mother:

Marie (Novak) Francko

Spouse:

Diana Whitmer

child:

Tyler W. Francko

child:

Amy W. Francko