George Rendina obtained a fellowship from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis which was used for postdoctoral research at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI.
BREWSTER, MA, October 26, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present George Rendina, Ph.D., with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Rendina celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
In 1967, Dr. Rendina joined the faculty at Bowling Green State University as the first biochemist. He was asked to initiate courses in biochemistry at the sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate levels. He came with a NIH grant which he used to design, construct and equip what would ultimately be used as a senior and graduate research laboratory.
His interest in science began at an early age. He was raised in a community in the Bronx, NY which was in walking distance to the New York Botanical Gardens and the Bronx Zoo where he spent hours and days exploring. In his teens, he was a reader enjoying books like "Microbe Hunters." The community also was unique, consisting of Italian immigrants where Dr. Angelo Patri, a renowned Italian-American educator, was the Principal of the local junior high school. By example and encouragement he influenced students to value education. In Dr. Rendina's case he recommended enrollment at Stuyvesant High School for students with aptitude for science. He graduated from Stuyvesant on February 1941 and worked for the following two years.
In 1943, he began service in the U.S. Navy for 3 years, two of which were on the USS San Francisco, a heavy cruiser that became a part of an armada of 100 ships designated as the Fast Carrier and Battle Force. The ultimate objective was the invasion of Japan after a series of raids and occupation of the Pacific Islands. When the war ended after the successful invasion of Okinawa, he was awarded eight battle stars, among other awards, when discharged in February of 1946. The USS SF was awarded 17 battle stars after four years of warfare and was the first ship to receive the Presidential Unit Citation for great distinction in battles at Guadalcanal.
Dr. Rendina's academic pursuits began at New York University, aided by the GI Bill, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1949. After an additional year at the City College of New York, he completed a major in chemistry and a minor in math. He continued his studies at Kansas University receiving a Master of Arts in 1953 and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1955. His first professional post was as an instructor at Kansas University in 1955. Following this, he obtained a fellowship from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis which was used for postdoctoral research at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. This was followed by a postdoctoral year at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI in 1958.
From 1959 to 1966, Dr. Rendina served at several places. He was an instructor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, as Chief of biochemical research at the Vineland Training School in New Jersey, and at the Mendota State School in Madison, WI. Both his Masters and his PhD theses as well as both his post-doctoral research were all published. Funds from a NIH grant while at Vineland led to publication on brain enzymes. Finally at BGSU he wrote a successful text book, Experimental Methods in Modern Biochemistry, which was translated into Spanish.
He was a member of Phi Lambda Epsilon, the honorary chemical society, and maintained membership in the American Chemical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Sigma Xi. As member of ACS, he made many financial contributions to aid needy chemistry students. He obtained emeritus status in each and finally retired in 1984 at BGSU as emeritus professor of chemistry. At this writing he attained the age of 95.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, George Rendina, Ph.D., has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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