In 1983 the Center was renamed the Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center in honor of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield of Oregon, an early supporter of the Center.
In 1983 the Center was renamed the Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center in honor of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield of Oregon, an early supporter of the Center.
Dr. Thomas George Scott (left) was a Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Head of the Fisheries and Wildlife Department, and Assistant Director of the Marine Science Center from 1963-1972. Dr. Elmer C. Stevenson (center) was Professor of Horticulture and Dean of the School of Agriculture from 1967-1981. Virgil H. Freed (right) was a Professor of Agricultural Economy from 1943-1978.
Wilbur Breese completed a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science at Oregon State College and was a Professor of Fisheries and Wildlife and Sea Grant researcher from 1953-1983.