Norma J. Lang

Dr. Lang was my undergrad advisor at Davis from 1982-1985. I was a botany major, but soon fell in love with phycology, much because of Dr. Lang's enthusiasm for the subject. Although she was sometimes stern and ran a rigorous lab, she was kind, supportive and best of all sincerely passionate about algae. Her passion ignited my own and I have now spent 4 decades of research on plants and algae. One doesn't meet someone too often in life, with such integrity and zeal for their life's work, but...

I was a teaching assistant for Dr. Lang for several semesters in her phycology class back in the mid-80's. She loved her algae - and she was passionate in teaching. She especially loved taking her classes to Bodega Marine Laboratory. I clearly recall our wading knee-deep in the Pacific Ocean on the hunt for Postelsia. I admired and respected Dr. Lang and will miss her.

As a timid undergrad, I vividly recall knocking on Dr. Lang's office door to ask her if I could conduct my honor's research project under her direction. She had a somewhat fierce reputation, so much to my surprise, she was pleased that I asked, and it was she who led me to my successful career in algal biology. Thank you, Norma. I'll never forget you. Carole Lembi Ross

My sincere Apologies to the family, may you have peace in your hearts as you endure your lost .

My deepest sympathy to you all on Dr. Lang's passing.

She was my undergrad advisor and she was just WONDERFUL! She was generous with her time and provided excellent advice that was so accurate concerning all of my undergrad courses and later applications to grad schools.

Sheldon K.
UCD
Class of 1972

I want to send gratitude and acknowledgement to Norma for being such an important early mentor to me, and a stalwart supporter of UC Davis faculty women through the Women's Research Support Group that was so active during the 1980's and 1990's.

The present day members of the Davis Dog Training Club would like to express their condolences to Norma's family on her passing. She was a special person.

I don't know you, but you sure are/were an amazing person. All your accomplishments in life are amazing. Thank you and may you rest in peace.

Norma was my main role model in the field of algal biology. She was always such a warm, generous and encouraging person. Her work with adult literacy rounded out a lifetime of important contributions to science and humanity.