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Mayfield, John Emory was born on August 30, 1937 in Thomasville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Felmon and Novis Leonia (Beatty) Mayfield.
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John Emory Mayfield, American Biology educator. Named Outstanding Researcher North Carolina Center U., 1989, Exchange Scientist to Romania National Academy Science, 1982. Member Mycological Society American, S.E. Electron Microscopy Society, Microscopy Society American Sigmz Xi, Beta Kappa Chi Science Society.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Livingstone College, 1959; Master of Arts, State University of New York-Buffalo, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, State University of New York-Buffalo, 1972.
Career
Science teacher, Southside School, Rowland, North Carolina, 1959-1963; driver education teacher, Rowan County Schools, Salisbury, North Carolina, 1963-1964; science teacher, J.F. Kennedy Junior High School, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1964-1967; research botanist, United States Department of Agriculture, College Station, Texas, 1972-1973; assistant professor, Alabama State University, Montgomery, 1973-1976; associate professor, Atlanta U., 1976-1985; professor, North Carolina Control U., Durham, since 1985.
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Membership
Member Mycological Society American, S.E. Electron Microscopy Society, Microscopy Society American Sigmz Xi, Beta Kappa Chi Science Society.
Connections
Married Gerelene McPhail, June 11,1960. Children: Alisa Leonetta, Tanya Solita.
