Shannon Rose Murphy Pinson

Background

Pinson, Shannon Rose Murphy was born on August 23, 1960 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Leroy Howel and M. Rose (Pavey) Murphy.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Purdue University, 1982; Master of Science in Agronomy, University of California, Davis, 1985; Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics, University of California, Davis, 1989.

Career

Rice research geneticist, breeder United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, Beaumont, Texas, since 1989. Anther culture specialist International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, 1989. Anther culture consultant Busch.

Agricultural Research Inc., Woodland, California, 1988.

Achievements

• Shannon Rose Murphy Pinson has been listed as a noteworthy Breeder, geneticist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Agronomy, Tissue Culture Association, Rice Technology Working Group, American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Connections

Married Thomas Jennings Pinson III, August 7, 1982.

Father:

Leroy Howel Murphy

Mother:

M. Rose (Pavey) Murphy

Spouse:

Thomas Jennings Pinson III