Herman E. Brockman
Herman E. Brockman | |
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Brockman in 1974 | |
| Born | Herman Eldon Brockman February 4, 1934 Danforth, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 2025 (aged 91) Congerville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Blackburn College Northwestern University Florida State University |
| Occupation | Geneticist |
Herman Eldon Brockman (February 4, 1934 – April 8, 2025) was an American geneticist.[1]
Life and career
Brockman was born in Danforth, Illinois, the son of Fred Brockman and Henrietta Zeedyk. He attended Blackburn College, graduating in 1956. After graduating, he attended Northwestern University, earning his MS degree in 1957. He also attended Florida State University, earning his PhD degree in 1960, which after earning his degrees, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow in the biology division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.[2]
Brockman served as a professor in the department of biological science at Illinois State University from 1963 to 1998.[3][4] During his years as a professor, in 1982, he was named a distinguished professor.[5]
Death
Brockman died on April 8, 2025, in Congerville, Illinois, at the age of 91.[5]
References
- ^ "His mutation study may help save lives". The Pantagraph. Bloomington, Illinois. January 5, 1975. p. 17. Retrieved July 5, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Herman Brockman Obituary (1934-2025)". The Pantagraph. May 25, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ DeMarini, David M. (June 3, 2025). "Remembering the magic of Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Genetics Herman E. Brockman". Illinois State University News. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Brockman bids goodbye: Students honor retiring professor with symposium". The Pantagraph. Bloomington, Illinois. April 18, 1998. p. 4. Retrieved July 5, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Herman E. Brockman". Online Tribute. Retrieved July 5, 2025.