Background
Cox, Milo Lawson was born on August 27, 1916 in Denison, Texas, United States. Son of Milo Rockwell and Effie Maude (Price) Cox.
Cox, Milo Lawson was born on August 27, 1916 in Denison, Texas, United States. Son of Milo Rockwell and Effie Maude (Price) Cox.
Student, University Texas, 1937. Bachelor of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1941. Master of Science, University Nebraska, 1955.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Nebraska, 1957. Postgraduate, Johns Hopkins University, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Nebraska, 1976.
Ecologist Texas State Government, 1940-1941, 46-48, Texas Research Foundation, Renner, Texas, 1949-1951. Aquatic biologist Lake Improvement Company, Austin, 1948-1949. Assistant professor University Nebraska, Lincoln, 1954-1957.
Agricultural development specialist Agency for International Development, Asia, Africa, South American, 1957-1975. Professor Renewable National Resources, University Arizona, Tucson, 1975-1986. Consultant National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Brooking Institution, National Science Foundation, National Academy of Sciences, Department of State, Rockefeller Foundation, 1975-1986.
Served with United States Navy, 1941-1946. Member Society Range Management, Society Agronomy, Sigma Xi.
Married Thelma Ann Thomson, November 24, 1942. Children: Karen Ann, Kelly Brent.