James Munro Dodd facts for kids
Prof James Munro Dodd (1915–1986) was a British marine biologist. He was a professor of zoology at the University College of North Wales in Bangor. People often called him Jimmie Dodd. He was an expert in a field called Comparative Endocrinology, which is a part of zoology.
In 1982, he won the Frink Medal, a special award from the Zoological Society of London.
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Jimmie Dodd's Life Story
Early Life and Education
Jimmie Dodd was born in Manchester, England, on May 26, 1915. He went to Whitehouse School in Brampton. Later, he studied at Liverpool University. He earned his science degree in 1937 and a teaching diploma in 1938. After university, he started working as a biology teacher at Cardigan Grammar School.
Serving in World War II
During the Second World War, Jimmie Dodd served in the RAF (Royal Air Force). He worked as a navigator in Transport Command, helping to fly planes that carried supplies and people.
His Amazing Career in Science
After the war, he joined the Gatty Marine Laboratory in Scotland, which was connected to St Andrews University. He worked his way up and eventually became the Director of the lab.
In 1960, he became a Professor of Zoology at Leeds University. He worked at their laboratory located in Robin Hood's Bay. Then, in 1968, he moved to the University of North Wales to be a Professor of Zoology there.
Special Recognitions
St Andrews University gave him an honorary doctorate degree in 1953. This is a special award for his achievements. In 1957, he was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This means he was recognized as an important scientist.
In 1975, he was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London. This is one of the highest honors for scientists in the UK.
Jimmie Dodd passed away in Bangor, Wales, on December 15, 1986.
His Family
He married Margaret Helen Ingram Macaulay in 1951.
