Background
Spofford, Janice Brogue was born on November 14, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Arthur and Ellen (Boothroyd) Brogue.
genetics researcher Biology educator
Spofford, Janice Brogue was born on November 14, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Arthur and Ellen (Boothroyd) Brogue.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1944; Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1955.
Instructor, University of Chicago, 1949-1952; assistant professor department biology, University of Chicago, 1955-1961; associate professor ecology and evolution, University of Chicago, 1961-1996; associate professor emeritus, University of Chicago, since 1996; director undergraduate research and honors in biological science, University of Chicago, 1990-1993.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Genetics Society American, American Society Human Genetics, Society for StudyEvolution, Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution, Sigma Xi (board directors University of Chicago chapter since 1990).
Married Richardson Larck Spofford, June 29, 1951. Childen: John, George.