Thursday, January 22, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 5
Retired University professor maintains busybee schedule
Michener gets 'sweet' reward for life of study
By Susie Gura
Kansan staff writer
For a lifetime of work in the fields of insect systematics, morphology and evolution, the Entomological Society of America gave Charles Michener an award
Michener, distinguished professor emeritus of entomology and systematics and ecology, received the Thomas Say Award in November at the society's annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
"It was nice," Michener said. "I got to see a lot of people, and I received a plaque, plus there was a monetary aspect."
Michener became interested in nature and bees as a child painting plants and drawing insects.
His first paper about bees was published in 1935. He received his bachelor's degree and doctorate from the University of California,
Berkeley. His research at Berkeley was dedicated to the study of bees.
In 1948, Michener came to the University of Kansas to continue his bee research. Although he retired 10 years ago, he continues to spend as much time at the University as he did when he was a full-time professor.
"I'm busy with research and writing a book on bees." Michener said. "It's nice because the University has provided me with office space, I have a good library on bees and am close to the Entomological Museum."
The museum is in Snow Hall.
The museum is in Snow Ark Chip Taylor, professor of entology, and systematics and ecology, said Michener's work in the field of entomology was admirable.
"He is a most extraordinary man with a lifetime of achievements." Taylor said.
Taylor said professors seldom had a colleague as willing to share knowledge as Michener.
During his time at the University, Michener helped the Entomological Museum assemble its large collection of bee specimens.
working on an illustrated guide to the bees of the world. He no longer teaches classes but does advise a graduate student.
He has written five books and is
"My last graduate student is finishing up his thesis and is turning it in this month," he said. "This will probably be my last one."
Michener served as president for the Central States Entomological Society, American Society of Naturalists, the Society of the Study of Evolution, the Society of Systematic Zoology and the International Union for the Study of Social Insects.
He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the Brazilian Academy of Sciences.
ENTOMOLOGY AWARD
Who: Charles Michener, distinguished professor emeritus of entomology, and systematics and ecology
What: Thomas Say Award
When: November 1997
Where: Entomological Society of America annual meeting
Why: Lifetime of achievement in insect systematics, morphology and evolution
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