M. Francine Howard

Background

Howard, M. Francine was born on July 29, 1939 in Catarina, Texas, United States. Daughter of Volney Ward and Millicent Beatrice (Zobal) Howard.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Texas Woman's U., 1961; Master of Science in Chemistry, Texas Woman's U., 1966; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Texas Woman's U., 1979.

Career

Technician II, M.D. Anderson Hospital and Cancer Institute, Houston, 1959, 62; instructor chemical laboratory, San Antonio College, 1963-1964; instructor chemical laboratory, U. Kentucky, Lexington, 1965-1967; associate professor of chemistry, Ashland (Kentucky) Community College, 1967-1971; exchange science instructor, Bendigo (Victoria, Australia) Teachers College, 1972; instructor chemistry, Tarrant County Junior College, Fort Worth, 1976-1978; instructor chemistry, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1978-1980; clinical chemical supervisor, Metropolitan Hospital, San Antonio, since 1980.

Achievements

• M. Francine Howard has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association of University Women (life, program vice president 1981, board member 1982-1985), Iota Sigma Pi (life)., Altrusa International (board directors since 1981, president 1985-1986, 92).

Interests

• Avocations: costume construction, sewing, reading, aerobic dance.

Connections

Father:

Volney Ward Howard

Mother:

Millicent Beatrice (Zobal) Howard