Jewel Plummer Cobb
American biologist (1924-2017) · United States · On the map · Educators · Died at 92
Jewel Plummer Cobb was an American biologist, cancer researcher, professor, dean, and academic administrator. She contributed to the field of cancer research by studying treatments for melanoma.
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2017Died1 January 20172008Connecticut Women's Hall of FameAward1998Honorary Degree from Spelman CollegeAward1982Candace AwardAward1924Born17 January 1924
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Cobb was an advocate for increasing the representation of women and students of color in universities, and she created programs to support students interested in pursuing graduate school.
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United States
Category
Educators
Type
Educator
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2017 · aged 92
