Rita R. Colwell

American microbiologist · United States · On the map · Born 1934 · age 91

Rita Rossi Colwell is an American environmental microbiologist and scientific administrator. Colwell holds degrees in bacteriology, genetics, and oceanography and studies infectious diseases. Colwell is the founder and Chair of CosmosID, a bioinformatics company.

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2024The Explorers Club MedalAward2023Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological EngineeringAwardMore about this2020William Bowie MedalAward2018Helmholtz MedalAward2017International Prize for BiologyAwardVannevar Bush AwardAward2013William Procter Prize for Scientific AchievementAward2010Stockholm Water PrizeAward2006National Medal of ScienceAward2005National Women's Hall of FameAward1991Maryland Women's Hall of FameAward1971Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of ScienceAward1934Born23 November 1934

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The Explorers Club Medal2024

Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering2023

William Bowie Medal2020

Helmholtz Medal2018

Vannevar Bush Award2017

International Prize for Biology2017

William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement2013

Stockholm Water Prize2010

National Medal of Science2006

National Women's Hall of Fame2005

Maryland Women's Hall of Fame1991

Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science1971

Fellow of the Bangladesh Academy of Science

Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada

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From 1998 to 2004, she was the 11th Director and 1st female Director of the National Science Foundation. She has served on the board of directors of EcoHealth Alliance since 2012.

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United States

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Born 1934 · age 91