James George Needham
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James George Needham was an American entomologist
After studying with John Henry Comstock
at Cornell University (1896–1898)he taught biology
at Lake Forest University (1898–1907).In 1908 returned to Cornell as assistant professor of limnology
.When Comstock retired in 1914, Needham became head of the Department of Entomology at Cornell until his retirement in 1935.
Needham published numerous scientific articles, educational papers, and textbooks but is best known for the Comstock-Needham system for describing insect wing venation.
He was a Member of the Entomological Society of America
, the American Association for the Advancement of Science
and the Limnological Society of America.
After studying with John Henry Comstock
John Henry Comstock
John Henry Comstock was an eminent researcher in entomology and arachnology and a leading educator. His work provided the basis for classification of butterflies, moths, and scale insects.-Early life and education:...
at Cornell University (1896–1898)he taught biology
Biology
Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Biology is a vast subject containing many subdivisions, topics, and disciplines...
at Lake Forest University (1898–1907).In 1908 returned to Cornell as assistant professor of limnology
Limnology
Limnology , also called freshwater science, is the study of inland waters. It is often regarded as a division of ecology or environmental science. It covers the biological, chemical, physical, geological, and other attributes of all inland waters...
.When Comstock retired in 1914, Needham became head of the Department of Entomology at Cornell until his retirement in 1935.
Needham published numerous scientific articles, educational papers, and textbooks but is best known for the Comstock-Needham system for describing insect wing venation.
He was a Member of the Entomological Society of America
Entomological Society of America
The Entomological Society of America was founded in 1889 and today has more than 6,000 members, including educators, extension personnel, consultants, students, researchers, and scientists from agricultural departments, health agencies, private industries, colleges and universities, and state and...
, the American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is an international non-profit organization with the stated goals of promoting cooperation among scientists, defending scientific freedom, encouraging scientific responsibility, and supporting scientific education and science outreach for the...
and the Limnological Society of America.