Michael McDonald Dow

Background

Dow, Michael McDonald was born on April 24, 1936 in Dundee, Scotland. Son of James Blyth D. and Florence Thomson (McDonald) De Laurent. came to the United States, 1965.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, Aberdeen (Scotland) U., 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, London U., 1965.

Career

Lecturer biochemistry, U. Ghana, Legon, Aelra., Accra, 1957-1965; head African affairs, National Academy Sciences, Washington, 1966-1968; associate dean, Haile Sellassie I U., College Agricultural, Alemaya, Ethopia, 1968-1972; associate director, National Academy Sciences, Washington, 1972-1991; acting director board science and technology international development, National Academy Sciences, Washington, since 1991. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Michael McDonald Dow has been listed as a noteworthy Science administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Advancement Agricultural Sciences in Africa (founder), American Philatelic Society.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, philately.

Connections

Married Miriam Violet Wein, April 24, 1962. Children: Stephanie Akosua, Michael Alexander.

Father:

James Blyth D. Laurent

Mother:

Florence Thomson (McDonald) De Laurent

Spouse:

Miriam Violet Wein

child:

Michael Alexander Dow

child:

Stephanie Akosua Dow