Background
Trainor, Francis Rice was born on February 11, 1929 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States. Son of James Thomas and Josephine (Noonan) Trainor.
Trainor, Francis Rice was born on February 11, 1929 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States. Son of James Thomas and Josephine (Noonan) Trainor.
Bachelor of Science, Providence College, 1950. Master of Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1953, Doctor of Philosophy, 1957. Instructor biology University Connecticut, Storrs, 1957-1960, assistant professor, 1960-1964, associate professor, 1964-1967, professor, since 1967.
Instructor biology University Connecticut, Storrs, 1957-1960, assistant professor, 1960-1964, associate professor, 1964-1967, professor, since 1967.
Member Phycol. Society of America (president 1968, national lecturer 1983-1985), British Phycol. Society, International Phycol. Society, American Institute Biological Sciences, International Wood Collectors, Sigma Xi.
Married Margaret Josephine Swanton, August 25, 1956.