Background
Bryan, Virginia Schmitt was born on January 25, 1922 in Ironwood, Michigan, United States. Daughter of John Arvid and Emily Virginia (Norvell) Schmitt.
Bryan, Virginia Schmitt was born on January 25, 1922 in Ironwood, Michigan, United States. Daughter of John Arvid and Emily Virginia (Norvell) Schmitt.
Bachelor of Science, University Michigan, 1948. Master of Science, University Michigan, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Duke University, 1955.
Research associate in botany Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1953-1965, assistant dean, senior research associate in botany, since 1965, coordinator for curriculum, 1975-1992, research scientist botony, 1993. National Science Foundation grantee, 1973-1975, 87.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Bryol. Society (secretary 1957-1959), Sigma Xi (secretary chapter 1979-1983). Researcher cytobryology, 1953-1975.
Married Paul Robey Bryan, Junior, August 27, 1941. Children: Paul John, Elizabeth Virginia Bryan Dover.