Dr. Millard Susman

Biography

Millard Susman received an AB in Zoology from Washington University and a PhD in Genetics from Caltech. He joined the Laboratory of Genetics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1962 and retired in 2001. During his time at the university, he conducted research in genetics, focusing on bacterial viruses. Susman served as the chair of the Genetics Department for 14 years and was an associate dean of the Medical School for 9 years. He was also the director of the Center for Biology Education for 6 years and was a founding faculty member of the highly-regarded Biology Core Curriculum. Over a career spanning 30 years, he taught courses in microbial genetics and general genetics, participating in various projects aimed at improving the quality of biology education. After retirement, he returned to serve as the interim director of the newly formed Institute for Cross-College Biology Education, whose mission is to promote excellence in undergraduate education in the life sciences. Following his retirement, he became active in the University of Wisconsin Retirement Association, serving as a member of the Board of Directors since 2012 and as president. Additionally, he has been active in the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, serving as president from 2013 to 2014.

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