Background
Poydock, Mary Eymard was born on December 3, 1910 in Sykesville, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of John Andrew and Anna Mary (Dryna) Poydock.
Poydock, Mary Eymard was born on December 3, 1910 in Sykesville, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of John Andrew and Anna Mary (Dryna) Poydock.
Bachelor of Arts (National Science Foundation grantee), Mercyhurst College, 1943; Master of Arts, University Pittsburgh, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy (Sperti fellow), St. Thomas Institute, 1965.
Joined, Sisters of Mercy, Roman Catholic Church teacher elementary school, Erie Diocese, 1935-1941; teacher high school, Pittsburgh Diocese, 1941-1947; instructor biology, 1947-1949; instructor biology, Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania assistant professor biology, associate professor biology, Mercyhurst College, 1949-1955; professor, Mercyhurst College, 1955-1964; professor, department chairman biology, Mercyhurst College, 1964-1970; director, Mercyhurst College (Undergraduate Research), 1960-1965; director, Mercyhurst College (Cancer Research), 1960-1901; retired also artist.
Recipient distinguished alumna award, 1985. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences, American Association Cancer Research, American Cancer Society (member executive board Erie Unit 1966-1975), Cancer Prevention Study (general chairman Erie unit 1973-1974), Zonta Club of Erie II, Sigma Xi, Beta Beta Beta.