Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Howard M. Temin
1934-1994
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 7, 2011
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° 4.856′ N, 89° 25.552′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is on the Howard Temin Lakeshore Path, on the right when traveling west. The marker may be reached from Lot 60, which is at the intersection of Walnut Street and University Bay Drive on the University
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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: Madison Park & Pleasure Drive Association (approx. 0.3 miles away); University Creek Group (approx. 0.3 miles away); Keystone House (approx. half a mile away); University of Wisconsin Dairy Barn (approx. 0.6 miles away); Unitarian Meeting House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Understanding Immunity (approx. 0.6 miles away); Revolutionizing Animal Reproduction (approx. 0.6 miles away); Preventing Endemic Goiter (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
More about this marker. There is an identical marker at the eastern end of the Lakeshore Path adjacent to the Limnology Building.
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, October 7, 2011
3. Howard M. Temin Marker
University Bay on Lake Mendota is in the background.
Photographed by William J. Toman, October 7, 2011
4. Howard M. Temin Marker
This is a view looking east on the Lakeshore Path of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 11, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on December 22, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
