Background
Rogers, Rodney Albert was born on August 24, 1926 in Lucas, Iowa, United States. Son of Harold A. and Ardis (Allen) Rogers.
Rogers, Rodney Albert was born on August 24, 1926 in Lucas, Iowa, United States. Son of Harold A. and Ardis (Allen) Rogers.
Bachelor, Drake University, 1949. Master of Arts, Drake University, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1955.
Assistant professor biology, Drake U., Des Moines, 1955-1960; associate professor, Drake U., 1961-1964; professor, Drake U., since 1965; chairman biology department, Drake U., 1966-1992, 97-98. Associate program director National Science Foundation, 1967-1968.
Served with Army of the United States, 1944-1946, PTO. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Biological Science, American Society Parasitologists, Society American Microbiologists, American Society Zoologists, American Association University Professors, American Society Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Sigma Xi, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Frances A. Ritchey, July 1, 1956. Children— Robert, William.