Background
Mackal, Roy Paul was born on August 1, 1925 in Milwaukee. Son of Roy Frank and Lilly (Fisher) Mackal.
Zoologist biochemistry educator
Mackal, Roy Paul was born on August 1, 1925 in Milwaukee. Son of Roy Frank and Lilly (Fisher) Mackal.
Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1953; Honorary Doctor of Science, Wilmington College, 1982.
Researcher, Naval Research Laboratory, Bellevue, Washington, 1944-1945; faculty, University of Chicago, 1953-1991; associate professor biochemistry, University of Chicago, 1964-1991; associate biology, Office of President, 1974-1991. United States director Loch Ness Investigation Bureau.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1944. Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1944-1946. Member American Society Biological Chemists, International Society Cryptozoology (co-founder, vice president), Society for Protection of Old Fishes, Sigma Xi, Phi Eta Sigma.
Married; 1 son, Paul Karl.
