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Gregorio Tiongson Velasquez (September 2, 1901-July 29,1989) was Professor Emeritus of botany in the University of the Philippines. He was known for his pioneering research in phycology, or the study of algae.
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What is biology in tagalog?
benjamin cabrera clare r. baltazar veronika chan pedro escuro edito arceiya eduardo quisumbing germiniano de ocampo gregorio velasquez francisco foronda francisco santos carmine velasquez jose vera santos
Who is the composer of ngayong wala ka na?
jaci velasquez
What is the contribution of gregorio velasquez?
Gregorio VelasquezGregorio Tiongson Velasquez (September 2, 1901-July 29,1989) was Professor Emeritus of botany in the University of the Philippines. He was known for his pioneering research in phycology, or the study of algae.Known as the Father of Philippine Phycology, Dr. Velasquez pioneered the intensive study and collection of the Philippine blue-green algal species. He studied and investigated algal specimens in Oriental Mindoro, Eastern Palawan, Sulu, Batangas and Bataan such as the Euglenophyceae, Chlorophyceae, and Myxophyceae. He was able to produce 47 basic and 77 valuable scientific papers on the subject.He received the following honors and awards: Distinguished Science Medal and Diploma of Honor from RP 1956; John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, 1956-57; R.P. Cultural Heritage Award, 1972; citations by the Carnegie Institute of Technology, USA and the Max Planck Institute of Zellbiologie in Germany as well as Emeritus Membership in the New York Academy of Sciences. For many years, he was Chairman for Biological Sciences of the National Research Council of the Philippines. In 1982 he was conferred the title of National Scientist by former President Ferdinand E. Marcos. With his wife, Carmen Camacho Velasquez, also named as a National Scientist later on, the Velasquezes claim to be only the second husband and wife pair to be honored as such in the world after the Curie couple of France.EducationDr. Velasquez completed his elementary and high school education in his hometown of Calumpit, Bulacan. He then obtained his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, Major in Botany, from the University of the Philippines in 1925 and 1931 respectively. Later he studied at the University of Michigan and finished another Master of Science degree (1937), as well as a Ph.D. (1939), Major in Phycology under the supervision of the eminent phycologist, William Randolph Taylor. Upon his return to the Philippines, he joined the Department of Botany of the University of the Philippines as an assistant instructor and gradually rose through the ranks and eventually became its Department Chairman.
Who are the filipino scientist and their contributions with pictures?
Gregorio zaraRamon barbaby sofia marie r.maranan
Who discovered algae?
Gregorio Velasquez is the one who discovered the blue green algae. Gregorio Tiongson Velasquez (September 2, 1901-July 29,1989) was Professor Emeritus of botany in the University of the Philippines. He was known for his pioneering research in phycology, or the study of algae. Career and Contributions Known as the Father of Philippine Phycology, Dr. Velasquez pioneered the intensive study and collection of the Philippine blue-green algal species. He studied and investigated algal specimens in Oriental Mindoro, Eastern Palawan, Sulu, Batangas and Bataan such as the Euglenophyceae, Chlorophyceae, and Myxophyceae. He was able to produce 47 basic and 77 valuable scientific papers on the subject. He received the following honors and awards: Distinguished Science Medal and Diploma of Honor from RP 1956; John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, 1956-57; R.P. Cultural Heritage Award, 1972; citations by the Carnegie Institute of Technology, USA and the Max Planck Institute of Zellbiologie in Germany as well as Emeritus Membership in the New York Academy of Sciences. For many years, he was Chairman for Biological Sciences of the National Research Council of the Philippines. In 1982 he was conferred the title of National Scientist by former President Ferdinand E. Marcos. With his wife, Carmen Camacho Velasquez, also named as a National Scientist later on, the Velasquezes claim to be only the second husband and wife pair to be honored as such in the world after the Curie couple of France. Education Dr. Velasquez completed his elementary and high school education in his hometown of Calumpit, Bulacan. He then obtained his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, Major in Botany, from the University of the Philippines in 1925 and 1931 respectively. Later he studied at the University of Michigan and finished another Master of Science degree (1937), as well as a Ph.D. (1939), Major in Phycology under the supervision of the eminent phycologist, William Randolph Taylor. Upon his return to the Philippines, he joined the Department of Botany of the University of the Philippines as an assistant instructor and gradually rose through the ranks and eventually became its Department Chairman. Family Life He was married to Carmen Camacho Velasquez, a fish parasitologist and also a National Scientist, with whom he has three daughters. Velasquez Street on the campus of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City was named in honor of the couple who resided in one of the older houses located on the same street. Source(s): My Biology book WikiPilipinas
Who discover macapuno?
Gregorio Velasquez.. :))
Who discover mutant macapuno?
Gregorio Velasquez.. :))
What is the achievements of gregorio velasquez in science?
Gregorio Velasquez is a Filipino doctor. His achievement in science include the award on distinguished science medal and diploma of honor from the Republic of the Philippines on 1956.
Who is the biologists of the Philippine blue green algae?
Philippine blue green algae by biologist Gregorio T. Velasquez
Who are the Filipino scientist who invented solar engine about electricity?
Gregorio Velasquez was the filipino scientist who invented the solar engine
Who found out about algae?
Who Discovered Algae. Who Discovered The Philippine Blue Green Algae? ... Gregorio Velasquez is the one who discovered the blue green algae
What is the name of the Filipino scientist and his invention?
Gregorio Zara is one of the Filipino scientists. He invented the videophone.
What is biology in tagalog?
benjamin cabrera clare r. baltazar veronika chan pedro escuro edito arceiya eduardo quisumbing germiniano de ocampo gregorio velasquez francisco foronda francisco santos carmine velasquez jose vera santos
Cite some pictures of gregorio zara and his invention?
two way television telephone electrical kenetic resistance semi authomatic propeller
What is the birth name of Jaci Velasquez?
Jaci Velasquez's birth name is Jacquelyn Davette Velasquez.
What is the birth name of Susanna Velasquez?
Susanna Velasquez's birth name is Susanna Maria Velasquez.
What is the birth name of Patricia Velasquez?
Patricia Velasquez's birth name is Patricia Carola Velasquez Semprun.
