Background
Orna, Mary Virginia was born on July 4, 1934 in Newark. Daughter of Edward Joseph and Julia Eleanor (Lebert) Orna.
Orna, Mary Virginia was born on July 4, 1934 in Newark. Daughter of Edward Joseph and Julia Eleanor (Lebert) Orna.
Bachelor of Science, Chestnut Hill College, 1955; Master of Science, Fordham University, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Fordham University, 1962; Master of Arts, Catholic U., 1967.
Professor of chemistry, College of New Rochelle, New York, since 1966. Research associate National Institute Environmental, Health Science, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 1987-1988. Extramural associate National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland., 1984.
Fulbright lecturer for Israel, 1994-1995.
(Book by Mary Virginia Orna)
Member American Chemical Society (councilor since 1991, treasurer chemical education division since 1985, award 1986, chair history of chemistry division 1983), International Institute forConservation of History and Artistic Works, New England Association Chemistry Teachers, National Science Teachers Association.