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Sommerman, Kathryn Martha was born on January 11, 1915 in New Haven. Daughter of George VanName and Anna Hilda (Sperling) Sommerman.
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Kathryn Martha Sommerman, American entomologist. Achievements include discovery that airborne pollen is the father of lichens and fungi. Recipient Exceptional Civilian Service award Department of Army, 1950, Sustained Superior Performance award United States Department Department of Health, 1960. Fellow Entomological Society of America; member New York Entomological Society.
Education
Bachelor of Science with high distinction, Connecticut State College, 1937. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1945.
Career
Instructor botany Wells College, Aurora, New York, 1945-1946. Assistant professor hygiene Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois, 1946. Entomologist Army Medical Center, Washington, 1946-1951.
Entomologist Alaska Insect Project USDA/United States Public Health Service, 1948. Entomologist United States National Museum United States Department of Agriculture, 1951-1953. Independent researcher, consultant, 1953-1958.
Research entomologist Arctic Health Research Center United States Public Health Service, Anchorage, 1955-1973. Independent research entomologist Arctic Health Research Center, United States Public Health Service, Fairbanks, 1973-2000. Collaborator United States National Museum, 1953-1958.
Consultant in field.
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Membership
Fellow Entomological Society of America. Member New York Entomological Society.
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October, 2000 (aged 85) -
Nationality
American
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Recipient Exceptional Civilian Service award Department of Army, 1950, Sustained Superior Performance award United States Department Department of Health, 1960.Recipient Exceptional Civilian Service award Department of Army, 1950, Sustained Superior Performance award United States Department Department of Health, 1960.