Lazarus Walter Macior Graduate Scholarship in Botany and Plant Sciences

The Lazarus Walter Macior Graduate Scholarship in Botany and Plant Sciences was established in 2002 to provide scholarship opportunities to students who have been accepted to a graduate program and are specializing in botany or plant sciences. Qualifying students are to submit their request to the chair of the Department of Biology.

Dr. Lazarus Walter Macior is a retired member of The University of Akron Department of Biology faculty. As a distinguished professor and recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award, he brought honor to the Department of Biology during his tenure. Dr. Macior continues to serve the Department of Biology and The University of Akron through his research in the area of botany and plant sciences and as an emeritus faculty member.

Alice Macior, Dr. Macior’s mother, provided his first introduction to plants and instilled an appreciation for the study of botany. Through this scholarship, Dr. Macior hopes to provide opportunities to talented students pursuing graduate work in botany and plant sciences.