Jewel Plummer Cobb

Jewel Plummer Cobb
Born(1924-01-17)January 17, 1924
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1, 2017(2017-01-01) (aged 92)
Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma materTalladega College
New York University
Occupations
  • biologist
  • cancer researcher
  • academic administrator
  • dean
Employers
Awards
  • Achievement in Excellence Award from the Center for Excellence in Education
  • Candace Award

Jewel Plummer Cobb (January 17, 1924 – January 1, 2017)[1] was an American biologist, cancer researcher, professor, dean, and academic administrator. She contributed to the field of cancer research by studying the cure for melanoma. Cobb was an advocate for increasing the representation of women and students of color in universities, and she created programs to support students interested in pursuing graduate school.[2]

  1. ^ Slotnik, Daniel E. (2017-01-11). "Jewel Plummer Cobb, 92, Dies; Led a California Campus". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2019-08-11. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  2. ^ "Former Dean Honored by Chemical Firm". The Day. April 14, 1982.