Ruth Ella Moore
Personal Information
Born: 1903
Died: 1994
Country of Birth: USA
Nationality: USA
Ethnicity: Black
Education
Ohio State University BS 1926, MS 1927, PhD Bacteriology 1933
Professional Life
Field of Study: Bacteriology; Microbiology; fashion designer
Institution/Corporation: Howard University; Ohio State University
Degrees & Memberships: Honorary Degree: Oberlin College, Gettysburg College (1973); Member: American Public Health Association, American Society of Microbiology (1936), American Association of Science, American society of Immunology
Awards & Achievements
Awards: Centennial Award for Distinguished Alumni, Ohio State University; 2021, Office of Diversity & Inclusion Hall of Fame, Ohio State University; Lifetime Achievement Award, American Society of MIcrobiology (ASM); Magnificent Professor Award, Howard University
Achievements: first African-American woman with PhD in a natural science, & 1st female department head at Howard University; most of her wardrobe was self-designed & self-made; 1 of her designs is on display in HCTC s Sports & Fashion exhibition & a collection of her wardrobe is on display at Ohio State
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