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Rackis, Joseph John was born on July 29, 1922 in Somersville, Connecticut, United States. Son of Joseph Walter and Josephine (Winsoanitis) Rackis.
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Joseph John Rackis
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Joseph John Rackis, American biochemist, researcher. Recipient Merit award, United States Department Agriculture, 1983. Member of American Oil Chemists Society (Bond award 1974), Institute Food Technologists, American Association Cereal Chemists (oilseed division 1965-1970), American Society Biological Chemists, American Chemical Society (editorial board 1975-1980), Bergen Boosters Alumni (Peoria) (chairman 1975-1979), Phi Tau Sigma.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University Connecticut, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, University Iowa, 1955.
Career
Chemist United States Department Agriculture, North Regional Research Center, Peoria, Illinois, 1955—1984. Private practice consultant, from 1984. With European Theatre of Operations United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945.
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Membership
Member of American Oil Chemists Society (Bond award 1974), Institute Food Technologists, American Association Cereal Chemists (oilseed division 1965-1970), American Society Biological Chemists, American Chemical Society (editorial board 1975-1980), Bergen Boosters Alumni (Peoria) (chairman 1975-1979), Phi Tau Sigma.
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Married Eugenia Evelyn Mihalopoulos, December 31, 1953. Children: Rebecca Ann, Steven Joseph.
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American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1950
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1955
Career
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1955 - 1984