Lester Earl Casida

Background

Casida, Lester Earl was born on August 25, 1928 in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Son of Lester Earl and Ruth (Barnes) Casida.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1950, Master of Science, 1951, Doctor of Philosophy, 1953.

Career

M. Veronica Guydos, May 29, 1993. Research assistant Abbott laboratories, North Chicago, Illinois, 1951. Microbiologist Pabst laboratories, Milwaukee, 1953.

Fermentation biochemist Pfizer Corporation, New York City, 1954-1957.

Assistant professor microbiology Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1957-1962, associate professor, 1962-1966, professor, 1966-1993, emeritus professor 1994. Chief scientific technical officer Biotechnology Company, 1994. consultant.

Achievements

• Lester Earl Casida has been listed as a noteworthy microbiologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Academy Microbiology. Member American Society Microbiology, American Chemical Society, Society General Microbiology.

Connections

Married Mardelle Elizabeth Baumgartner, August 22, 1953. Children: Nancy Ann, Sharon Annual.

Father:

Lester Earl Casida

Mother:

Ruth (Barnes) Casida

Spouse:

Mardelle Elizabeth Baumgartner

child:

Sharon Ann Casida

child:

Nancy Ann Casida