In memory of Dr. Johnnie-Marie Whitfield May 25, 1943--January 13, 2002.Dr. Johnnie-Marie Whitfield, beloved Millsaps professor and Membership Director of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, died January 13, 2002. Dr. Whitfield leaves a legacy of dedication to science and science education in Mississippi. We note with regret the passing of one of the Director's of the MAS, Dr. Johnnie-Marie Whitfield. She died on January 13, 2002 at the University of Washington Medical Center The University of Washington Medical Center is a nationally renowned hospital located in the University District of Seattle, Washington, USA. It is one of the teaching hospitals affiliated with the University of Washington School of Medicine. The 2007 issue of U.S. in Seattle. Johnnie-Marie was an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Millsaps College and devoted her life to science education. She was Councilor coun·cil·or also coun·cil·lor n. A member of a council, as one convened to advise a governor. See Usage Note at council. coun of the Mississippi Section of the American Chemical Society The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a learned society (professional association) based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has over 160,000 members at all degree-levels and in (ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. ) and was sponsor of the Student Affiliates Chapter of the ACS at Millsaps. During summers she was Director of the Science Teachers Institute, the Summer Research Institute, and the Master Teachers' Program for K-12 students and teachers. Johnnie-Marie was dedicated to teaching and to helping others become better teachers. We will miss her greatly, but her impact on science in Mississippi will continue into our future. Dr. Whitfield earned her Baccalaureate degree with Honors in Chemistry from Millsaps College in 1965, and her Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from Louisiana State University Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, generally known as Louisiana State University or LSU, is a public, coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the main campus of the Louisiana State University System. in 1973. She taught chemistry at the University of Montevallo History The University of Montevallo opened October 1896 as the Alabama Girls’ Industrial School (AGIS), a women-only technical school that also offered high school-level courses. , Louisiana State University, California Polytechnic State University This article is about the university in San Luis Obispo, California. For Cal Poly Pomona, see California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. California Polytechnic State University, commonly called Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l  `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856. , and Peace College
before joining the faculty of Millsaps as an Assistant Professor of
Chemistry in 1988.
Dr. Whitfield, or "J-M", as she was called by her colleagues, was dedicated to improving science education across Mississippi, for students of all ages. She was director of the Millsaps Science Teachers' Institute, the Summer Research Institute, and the Master Teacher Program. She directed research and teaching workshops for K-12 teachers and students that were innovative and exciting. In recognition of her achievements in chemistry and chemical education, Dr. Whitfield was chosen in 2000 as a Scholar in Chemical Education at the Chemical Heritage Foundation, spending a semester at the foundation headquarters in Pennsylvania. Dr. Whitfield's compassion for inner-city children--her commitment to improving their education, to sparking their interests in science, to helping them realize that they can dream--serves as a role model to us all. She helped many children realize that even though they may not have the advantages afforded others, that if they work from the courage within themselves, their dreams are attainable. As a member of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Dr. Whitfield was active for many years in the Science Education Division as well as being the Academy's Director of Membership. She was an inspiration to all, and her presence and leadership will be greatly missed.--Sarah Lea McGuire and John Boyle |
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