Background
Bennett, Jack was born on October 4, 1927 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Cecil Hilts and Leah Myrtle (Lanam) Bennett.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Jack Bennett
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1959; Master of Arts, Washington University, St. Louis, 1953.
Career
Teaching assistant/research assistant zoology, Washington University, St. Louis, 1949-1953; teaching and laboratory maintenance, U. Oklahoma, Norman, 1953-1955; research assistant genetics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1955-1957; from assistant professor to professor biology, Northern Illinois U., DeKalb, 1957-1990; professor emeritus in biology, genetics, zoology and evolution, Northern Illinois U., DeKalb, since 1990.
Achievements
Membership
Precinct committeeman Republican Party, DeKalb, 1960-1980. With United States Army, 1946. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of University Professors, American Institute Biological Sciences, Genetics Society American, Evolution Society, Illinois State Academy Science (president 1972), American Federation Teachers, Association Midwest College Biology Teachers (life, president 1970), Sigma Xi.
Interests
Connections
Married Katherine Wilson, January 19, 1951 (divorced May 1974). Children: Scott Jackson, Carroll Anne Bennett Carlson. Married Donna Irene Campbell, June 18, 1974.
