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Cornell, James Fraser was born on December 19, 1940 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Fraser and Catherine Odom (Parker) Cornell.
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James Fraser Cornell, American Entomologist, educator. Achievements include research in anophthalmic edaphic and nidicolous Coleoptera, and rare and endangered insects, particularly beetles. Fulbright grantee, 1990, 92; Department of Energy fellow, 1995; scholar Charlotte World Affairs Council, 1994.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Geology, U. North Carolina, 1963; Master of Science in Entomology, North Carolina State University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Oregon State University, 1971.
Career
Assistant professor biology, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 1968-1971;
professor, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1971-1972;
professor biology, Lees McRae U., Banner Elk, North Carolina, 1972-1973;
president, Scientific Equipment Company, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, 1973-1985;
with international studies program, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System, 1986-1991;
with international baccaulaureate program, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System, since 1991. Consultant forensic entomology Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, since 1991. Ad hoc grant reviewer National Science Foundation.
Honorary curator Coleoptura North Carolina State University Entomology Department, since 1995.
Achievements
Membership
Member Pacific Entomological Society, Washington Entomological Society, American Topical Association (president biology unit 1988-1992), North Carolina Entomological Society, Coleopterists Society (charter).
Connections
Married Sandra Johnson, June 13, 1965. Children: James F. III, Thomas Alexander Duncan.
