Norman Ethelbert Phillips

Background

Phillips, Norman Ethelbert was born on May 31, 1894 in Cleveland. Son of Taylor Franklin and Belle (Hofer) Phillips.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Allegheny College, 1916. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell, 1931.

Career

Assistant professor entomology Massachusetts Agriculture College, 1921-1922. Extension specialist entomology Pennsylvania State College, 1922-1925. Instructor zoology Syracuse University, 1925-1930.

Faculty U. Maryland., since 1931, head department zoology, 1936-1953.

Professor zoology, since 1953. Research director on contract with Office Naval Research since 1946, research on respiration and metabolism since 1946.

Achievements

• Norman Ethelbert Phillips has been listed as a noteworthy physiologist. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Xi, Phi Eta, Phi Delta Theta.

Connections

Married Rachel Virginia Cleveland, October 18, 1919. Children: Nancy Jean (Mistress Barton Marshall), Norman Frederick.