Hinton, the co-developer of the Mueller-Hinton agar, and Ruth Ella Moore. Poindexter published his autobiography, My World Of Reality, in 1973 in which he candidly discusses his various life experiences including dealings with racial prejudice. One example is the offer of membership by the American Society of Parasitologists, withdrawn when the society learned that Poindexter was Black. Memberships He was a Prince Hall Mason, a member of the American Society of Microbiology and a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Awards and honors During his military career, the Bronze Star was awarded in 1944 and he was the recipient of 4 major Combat Stars. In 1962, Poindexter became the first known Black scientist to become board-certified in microbiology by the American Board of Medical Microbiology and was the 141st person to pass the certification exam. This certification conferred him the honor of Diplomate of the ABMM. Poindexter received 4 honorary Doctor of Science degrees from the following academic institutions: Lincoln University (1946), Dartmouth College (1956), Howard University (1971) and the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria (1982). References Further reading Kessler, J., Kidd, J. Kidd R. & Morin, K. (1996). Distinguished African American Scientists of the 20th Century. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press. pp. 275–280. 1901 births 1987 deaths American public health doctors Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) alumni Harvard Medical School alumni Malariologists African-American scientists American scientists African-American writers American writers Academics from Tennessee Howard University faculty Columbia University alumni American Prince Hall Freemasons 20th-century African-American people