Chicita F. Culberson
Chicita F. Culberson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chicita Forman November 1, 1931 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Duke University, University of Wisconsin, University of Cincinnati |
| Spouse | Bill Culberson |
| Awards | Acharius Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Lichenology |
| Institutions | Duke University |
Chicita Frances Culberson (born Chicita Frances Forman, November 1, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American lichenologist.
Education
She graduated with a B.S. from the University of Cincinnati in 1953, where she also met her future husband, Bill Culberson.[1][2] In 1954, Received an M.S. from the University of Wisconsin in 1954 and in 1959 received a Ph.D. from Duke University.[1]
Career
A botanical researcher at Duke University, Culberson pioneered the use of thin-layer chromatography in the identification of secondary lichen products.[3]
In 1992, she became one of the first modern recipients of the Acharius Medal.[4]
Personal life
Culberson was married to fellow lichenologist Bill Culberson from 1953[6] until his death in 2003.
Sources
- Biography of Dr Culberson at Lichenology.org
- ^ a b "Chicita F Culberson, Senior Research Scientist". fds.duke.edu. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
- ^ "IAL - Acharius Medallists". www.lichenology.org. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
- ^ Acharius Medallists: Chicita F. Culberson at Lichenology.org; published 2007 or earlier; retrieved October 22, 2013
- ^ Acharius Medallists at Lichenology.org; retrieved October 22, 2013
- ^ International Plant Names Index. C.F.Culb.
- ^ Acharius Medallists: William Louis Culberson at Lichenology.org; retrieved November 28, 2017
