Background
Gibson, Melvin Roy was born on June 11, 1920 in St. Paul.
Gibson, Melvin Roy was born on June 11, 1920 in St. Paul.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, Lincoln, 1942; Master of Science, University Nebraska, Lincoln, 1947; Doctor of Science (honorary), University Nebraska, Lincoln, 1985; Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, Chicago, 1949.
Assistant professor pharmacognosy Washington State University, Pullman, 1949-1952, associate professor, 1952-1955, professor, 1955-1985, professor emeritus, from 1985, retired.
Served as artillery officer Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American College Apothecaries (associate), member American Association of University Professors, Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), New York Academy of Sciences, American Pharmaceutical Association, American Society Pharmacognosy (president 1964-1965), American Association College Pharmacy (executive committee 1961-1963, board directors 1977-1979, chairman council faculties 1975-1976, president 1979-1980, Distinguished Educator award 1984), United States Pharmacopeia (revision committee 1970-1975), American Foundation Pharmaceutical Education (honorary life, board directors 1980-1985, executive committee 1981-1985, vice chairman 1982-1985), American Institute History of Pharmacy (sponsor), University Nebraska Chancellor's Club, University Nebraska President Club, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Rho Chi, Spokane Club, Kappa Psi (National Service citation 1961).
Son of John and Jennie Irene (Harvey) G.