Article
Memorial to Sheng Jinzhang (J. C. Sheng) (1921-2007)
Journal of Foraminiferal Research
(2007)
Abstract
Professor and Academician Sheng Jinzhang (J. C. Sheng) passed away on the morning of January 7, 2007, after a brief respiratory illness. His long time student and colleague, Zuren Zhou, wrote to say that he died peacefully in hospital in Nanjing without too much suffering. About 200 relatives, friends, colleagues and students attended his funeral, a brief and gracious ceremony. Professor Sheng was 86.
Professor Sheng was a 1996 Joseph A. Cushman Awardee and was recognized the world over for his work in foraminiferal studies, for directing and mentoring many students in their studies, and for his efforts in helping to establish international cooperation among all scientific workers of all countries, regardless of past events and political persuasions. Professor and Academician Sheng Jinzhang (J. C. Sheng) was a member of the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Academia Sinica, People’s Republic of China and was an outstanding, world-renowned micropaleontologist and biostratigrapher.
Keywords
- Sheng Jinzhang,
- Foraminiferal studies
Disciplines
Publication Date
April, 2007
DOI
10.2113/gsjfr.37.2.187
Publisher Statement
© 2007 Journal of Foraminiferal Research
Citation Information
Charles A. Ross. "Memorial to Sheng Jinzhang (J. C. Sheng) (1921-2007)" Journal of Foraminiferal Research Vol. 37 Iss. 2 (2007) p. 187 - 188 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/charles-ross/77/