John Janovy, Biology Papers
Title: John Janovy, Biology
Papers
Creator: Janovy, John, 1937-
Dates: 1963-2011
Quantity: 25boxes (25 linear feet)
Collection Number: RG
12-31-10
Language: English
Restrictions: None
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Biography:
John Janovy was born Dec. 27, 1937. He was educated at Classen High School, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma; Diploma, June, 1955, the University of Oklahoma, Norman; B.S. in Math, June, 1959,
M.S.(Zoology), June, 1962, Ph.D. (Zoology), June, 1965, and Rutgers, New Brunswick, N.J.; Post -
Doctoral, 1965-66.
Janovy started his professional career as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Oklahoma
in 1962-1963. He was also a Special Instructor at the University of Oklahoma in 1965 and a
Research Assistant to J.T. Self from 1963-1965. He was then a Post-doctoral trainee at Rutgers
University in 1965-1966. His career at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln started in 1966
where he was an Assistant Professor of Zoology from 1966-1971. He then advanced to Associate
Professor of Zoology, 1971-1974 and served as Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, UNL
from 1970-1972. He was made Professor of Biological Sciences in August of 1974 and served in
that capacity until 2011. He was Director of the Cedar Point Biological Station from 1979-1986
and again from 1993-1999 and Interim Director of the University of Nebraska State Museum from
1984-1986 and 1994-1996.
A successful writer, Janovy has published many articles, chapters, and books. Some of his more
well-known titles are: Outwitting College Professors, On Becoming a Biologist, Teaching in Eden:
the Cedar Point lessons, Ten Minute Ecologist: Twenty answered questions for busy people facing
environmental issues, Dunwoody Pond: Reflections on the high plains wetlands and the cultivation
of naturalists, Vermilion Sea: A naturalist's journey in Baja California, Fields of Friendly
Strife, Back in Keith County, Yellowlegs, and Keith County Journal.
Scope and Content:
Janovy's papers document his teaching and writing career and his research seeking to
"determine how numbers and distributions of parasites are controlled in nature, with a focus on
the evolution of life cycles and the consequent movement of parasitic organisms through
ecosystems." Materials include correspondence, teaching materials, manuscripts and publications,
artwork, curriculum vitae, news releases, and news clippings.
Subjects:
Janovy, John, 1937-
Parasites
Parasitism
Natural history -- Great Plains
Natural history -- Nebraska
Great Plains -- Description and travel
University of Nebraska-Lincoln. School of Life Sciences
Zoology
Natural history -- Nebraska
College teaching
Biology -- Vocational guidance
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