Background
Derrick, M. Elizabeth was born on October 11, 1941 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of J.O. and Mildred (Holley) Derrick.
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M. Elizabeth Derrick
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AB, East Carolina U., 1963; Master of Science, Emory University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Emory University, 1970.
Career
Instructor, Salem College, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1965-1967;
instructor, Emory University, Atlanta, 1967;
chair science department, Davidson County Community College, Lexington, North Carolina, 1970-1976;
associate professor of chemistry, Valdosta (Georgia) State University, 1976-1978;
professor of chemistry, Valdosta (Georgia) State University, since 1978. Research assistant Emory University, Atlanta, 1977, 82-85. Postdoctoral research U. Georgia, Athens, 1979-1980, visiting lecturer, 1980.
Summer researcher Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1987, 88, 89. National Science Foundation visiting professor for women, 1992-1993. Faculty senate executive secretary Valdosta State University, 1991-1992, 93-96.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Association of University Professors (president Valdosta chapter 1979, 88-89, Georgia conference Executive Committee 1987-1989, vice president 1989-1991, president 1991-1993, national county 1993-1996), American Chemical Society (treasurer S.W. Georgia section 1983, secretary 1988, councilor 1993-1996), Georgia Academy Science (secretary chemistry section 1983-1984, chair 1984-1985, county representative 1993-1996).
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Awards
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National Defense Education Act fellow Emory University, 1965-1970, National Science Foundation summer fellow, 1964. Recipient Outstanding Young Women American award, 1974, 78, Valdosta's Women of Achievement award, 1986.National Defense Education Act fellow Emory University, 1965-1970, National Science Foundation summer fellow, 1964. Recipient Outstanding Young Women American award, 1974, 78, Valdosta's Women of Achievement award, 1986.