Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Howard M. Temin
1934-1994
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 7, 2010
1. Howard M. Temin Marker
Howard M. Temin
1934-1994
Distinguished Professor of Oncology (1960-1994)
Eminent Virologist at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1975)
National Medal of Science, USA (1992)
Exceptional seeker of truth in science and responsibility in society
An inspiration to all who knew him
Throughout the seasons, throughout the years, Dr. Temin walked and biked on this path, appreciating its beauty and finding enrichment in its setting and wildlife.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine.
Location. 43° 4.645′ N, 89° 24.21′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is on Howard Temin Lakeshore Path 0.1 miles west of North Park Street, on the right when traveling west. The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path may be reached via the access road to the Limnology Building
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rasmus Bjφrn Anderson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert E. Gard Memorial Storyteller's Circle (about 300 feet away); Natural Wonders (about 500 feet away); Black Hawk (about 600 feet away); On the Air (about 700 feet away); The Power of Ideas (about 700 feet away); North Hall (about 700 feet away); The American Character (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
More about this marker. There is an identical marker near the western end of the Lakeshore Path adjacent to Lot 60.
Also see . . . Howard Martin Temin. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 22, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Wikipedia, 1975
2. Howard M. Temin
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 7, 2010
3. Howard M. Temin Marker
Looking east with Lake Mendota in the background.
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 7, 2010
4. Howard M. Temin Marker
The view to the east, with the Limnology Building and Lake Mendota in the background.
Photographed by William J. Toman, November 7, 2010
5. Howard M. Temin Marker
Looking west along the Lakeshore Path.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 958 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 9, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on December 22, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 9, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
