L. Dennis Smith
L. Dennis Smith | |
|---|---|
| 5th President of the University of Nebraska system | |
| In office March 1, 1994 – June 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Massengale |
| Succeeded by | James B. Milliken |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1938 Ph.D ) |
L. Dennis Smith (January 18, 1938 – March 29, 2021)[1] was an American scientist and academic administrator who served as the president of the University of Nebraska system from March 1, 1994, to June 2004.[2]
Education
Early on in his career, Smith was an aspiring
Career
Smith has held a variety of roles in the field of
Smith has published almost 100 research papers and numerous abstracts in areas such as cell biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
As well as taking a role in the American Association for Higher Education, the American Association for State Colleges and Universities, the American Council on Education and the Association of American Universities, Smith has served on the following boards: the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, the Nebraska Arts Council, and the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[4] He also enabled and supported the establishment of the Nebraska Bioethics Advisory Commission.
Controversy
During his time as president of the
Awards
Smith received the 2002
It was Smith's original studies of cell division in frogs which help put in place the foundation used by three researchers who ultimately won a Nobel Prize in medicine for identifying the entire cycle of a cell.[7]
References
- ^ "L. Dennis Smith Obituary (1938 - 2021) Journal & Courier".
- ^ Staff, Gateway (September 12, 2003). "University of Nebraska President L. Dennis Smith announces retirement". Gateway. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ Stephens, Demetria. "3 UNL professors earn American Association for the Advancement of Science fellowships". Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ^ "2002 Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Award". AAAS. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ^ Runkle, Deborah. "AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility". AAAS. Retrieved May 12, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Runkle, Deborah. "Recipients of the AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility". AAAS. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ^ Burbach, Karen. "Smith honored for defending scientific freedom". University of Nebraska Medical Center. Retrieved May 12, 2015.