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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University
gptkb:University_of_Maryland |
| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
gptkb:University_of_Washington |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Gordon_Bell_Prize
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1934-11-27
|
| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland,_USA
|
| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Advocacy for women in science
Mentorship of young scientists Collaboration with international research teams Publications in scientific journals Promotion of science education Research on microbial diversity Advocacy for sustainable water management practices Speaking engagements at scientific conferences Support for science communication initiatives Participation in global health initiatives Promotion of interdisciplinary research approaches Research on the role of microbes in the environment Development of new technologies for water quality monitoring Media appearances to discuss science and health issues Consultation for governmental and non-governmental organizations Development of educational programs in microbiology. Engagement with policy makers on science-related issues Authorship of books on microbiology and public health |
| gptkbp:field |
Bioinformatics
Environmental science Microbiology |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rita Colwell
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| gptkbp:image |
https://example.com/rita_colwell.jpg
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Rachel_Carson
Lynn Margulis |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Public health advocacy
Research on cholera |
| gptkbp:members |
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Sciences gptkb:American_Academy_of_Microbiology |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
The Microbial World
A Global Perspective on Waterborne Diseases Cholera: A Global Perspective |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Microbiologist
University Professor |
| gptkbp:position |
Chair_of_the_Board_of_the_American_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science
Former_Director_of_the_National_Science_Foundation |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Microbial ecology
Waterborne diseases Climate change impacts on health |
| gptkbp:spouse |
William_Colwell
|
| gptkbp:website |
https://www.rcolwell.com
|