Background
Fulghum, Robert Schmidt Son of James Hooks and Frances (Schmidt) Fulghum.
microbiologist medical educator
Fulghum, Robert Schmidt Son of James Hooks and Frances (Schmidt) Fulghum.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Roanoke College, 1954. Master of Science in Bacteriology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy in Bacteriology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1965.
Graduate assistant Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1956-1960. Instructor Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 1960-1963, assistant professor, 1963-1964, North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1964-1968. Assistant professor College Dentistry University Kentucky, Lexington, 1968-1971.
Director anaerobic products Robbin Laboratory div. Scott Laboratories, Carrboro, North Carolina, 1971-1972. Associate professor East Carolina University School Medicine, Greenville, 1972-1990, professor, 1990-1996, assistant chair department, 1989-1996, professor emeritus, since 1996.
Consultant Scott Laboratories, Fiskeville, Rhode Island, 1972-1973. Consultant, speaker Norwich Eaton Pharm, Inc., 1987, Abbott Laboratories, Chicago, 1988, Otitis Media Research Center Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, 1988. Program co-chairman workshops Association, Medical School Microbiology and Immunology Chairs, member organizing committee, 1990-1996.
With United States Air Force, 1952-1959, metal–oxide–semiconductor preventive medicine specialist.
The life with Christ has nothing to do with being in a "church" atmosphere for all eternity. God’s salvation involves far more. He is planning to make his children productive, creative, useful, and supremely happy, within an environment of spiritual perfection, health, peace, and love.
When peaceful alternatives have failed, the force of arms may regretfully be preferable to unchecked aggression, tyranny and genocide.
The demands of modern life may leave someone stressed and overloaded, or isolated and feeling useless. Be persistent, and success will be definitely achieved.
Troop committeeman, treasurer Boy Scouts American, Lexington, Kentucky, 1968-1971, Greenville, 1981-1983. Board directors Wesley Foundation, Greenville, 1979-1982. Board directors, finance committee Greenville Community Shelter, 1989-1991.
With United States Air Force, 1952-1956, Kiwanis since 2007, Volunteer, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, since 2007. Member American Society Microbiology (North Carolina Branch American Society for Microbiology alternate councilor North Carolina branch 1972, 83, educational representative 1973-1977, secretary-treasurer 1978-1981, 89-94, treasurer 1994-1996, vice president 1983-1984, president 1984-1985, editor 1988-1991), Sigma Xi (Helms award 1982).
Married Esther Marie Slagle, June 17, 1953. Children: Deborah (deceased), Robert Slagle, David James, Joseph Christopher.