Dr. Robert Waltzer Named Fellow of Mississippi Academy of Sciences

JACKSON, Miss. (March 30, 2026) - Professor of Biology and Chair of the Biology Department Dr. Robert Waltzer has been named a Fellow of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences (FMAS), the highest honor awarded by the organization.

The Mississippi Academy of Sciences, the state’s largest organization for scientists and engineers, recognizes Fellows for outstanding professional achievements, contributions to their fields, and service to the academy.

Waltzer’s selection reflects a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades at Belhaven University, where he has served on the faculty for 28 years. He earned his doctorate in anatomy from The Ohio State University and previously taught and conducted research at several institutions before joining Belhaven in 1993.

At Belhaven, Waltzer has played a key role in shaping the university’s biology program, teaching courses in anatomy and physiology, embryology, histology, neuroscience, and immunology. His academic expertise includes anatomy and neuroscience, and he has contributed to both scientific literature and interdisciplinary discussions on science and culture. His published work includes articles in the Journal of Affective Disorders and the Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, as well as contributions to the textbook Histology: A Text and Atlas.

Waltzer was formally inducted during a special Fellows ceremony at the 90th Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences Meeting. The ceremony took place March 18, 2026, during the organization’s board meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi.

As a Fellow, Waltzer is entitled to use the designation FMAS after his name, signifying a lifetime honor and recognition of his professional accomplishments and contributions to science and engineering. Fellows also help guide the future direction of the academy and support initiatives that advance scientific research and education across the state.