Evelyn M. Witkin

American geneticist (1921–2023)
Person human Q5416370
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Evelyn M. Witkin

Summary

Evelyn M. Witkin is a human[1]. She was born in New York City[2]. She was born on March 9, 1921[3]. She passed away in Plainsboro[4]. She died on July 8, 2023[5]. She worked as a geneticist[6] and university teacher[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Evelyn M. Witkin was born in New York City[2].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin passed away in Plainsboro[4].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin was born on March 9, 1921[3].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin died on July 8, 2023[5].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin was married to Herman Witkin[9].
  • A child of Evelyn M. Witkin was Andrew Witkin[10].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin's professions included geneticist[6].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin's field of work was genetics[12].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin was employed by Rutgers University[13].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin was employed by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory[14].
  • Among Evelyn M. Witkin's employers was SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University[15].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin was employed by Carnegie Institution for Science[16].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin's education included a stint at Columbia University[17].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin's education included a stint at New York University[18].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin was educated at State University of New York[19].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[20].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin received the National Medal of Science[21].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin received the Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[22].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin received the Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer[23].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[24].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin was a member of National Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Evelyn M. Witkin was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Evelyn M. Witkin's place of birth was New York City[2]. She was born on March 9, 1921[3].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31]; New York University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1831[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; and State University of New York[19], a state university system[36], in United States[37], founded in 1948[38], headquartered in Albany[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geneticist[6] and university teacher[7]. Evelyn M. Witkin's field of work was genetics[12]. Employers include Rutgers University[13], a public research university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1766[42]; Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory[14], a research institute[43], in United States[44], founded in 1890[45]; SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University[15], a medical school[46], in United States[47], founded in 1860[48]; and Carnegie Institution for Science[16], a nonprofit organization[49], in United States[50], founded in 1902[51], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[20], a class of award[53], in United States[54], founded in 1946[55]; National Medal of Science[21], a science award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1963[58]; Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[22], a biology award[59], in United States[60], founded in 1981[61]; Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer[23], an award[62], founded in 1961[63]; Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[24], a fellowship award[64], in United States[65], founded in 1874[66]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25], a fellowship award[67].

Personal Life

Among Evelyn M. Witkin's spouses was Herman Witkin[9]. A child of her was Andrew Witkin[10].

Death and Burial

Evelyn M. Witkin died on July 8, 2023[5]. She died in Plainsboro[4].

Why It Matters

Evelyn M. Witkin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Evelyn M. Witkin born?

Evelyn M. Witkin was born in New York City[2].

Where did Evelyn M. Witkin die?

Evelyn M. Witkin passed away in Plainsboro[4].

Who was Evelyn M. Witkin married to?

Evelyn M. Witkin's spouses include Herman Witkin[9].

What did Evelyn M. Witkin do for work?

Evelyn M. Witkin worked as geneticist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Evelyn M. Witkin go to school?

Evelyn M. Witkin was educated at Columbia University[17], New York University[18], and State University of New York[19].

What awards did Evelyn M. Witkin receive?

Honors received include Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research[20], National Medal of Science[21], Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[22], and Grand Prix Charles-Leopold Mayer[23].

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  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Evelyn
    Field of work genetics
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    Spouse Herman Witkin
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