Konrad Bates Krauskopf
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Dr. Konrad Bates Krauskopf (November 30, 1910 – May 4, 2003) was an American geologist, a pioneer in geochemistry,[1] noted for his work in radioactive waste disposal.[1][2][3] Krauskopf led expeditions to Mexico, Norway, the Sierra and the Pacific Northwest.[1] Krauskopf was a geology professor at Stanford University,[1] a member of the National Academy of Sciences.[1][2] He also was a recipient of the following awards, honors and distinctions:[2]
- 1959 elected a member in the National Academy of Sciences
- 1967 elected a member in the American Philosophical Society
- 1961 the Arthur L. Day Medal of the Geological Society of America
- 1964 president of the American Geological Institute
- 1967 president of the Geological Society of America[4]
- 1970 president of the Geochemical Society
- 1982 V. M. Goldschmidt Award from the American Geochemical Society
- 1984 American Geosciences Institute Medal in Memory of Ian Campbell for Superlative Service to the Geosciences
- 1994 Distinguished Public Service Award, the Mineralogical Society of America
- 2000 Legendary Geoscientist Award from the American Geological Institute
Chronology
- 1910: born on November 30, Madison, Wisconsin
- 1931: A.B. in chemistry,the University of Wisconsin–Madison[2]
- 1934: Ph.D. in chemistry, the University of California, Berkeley[2]
- 1939-1976: faculty, Stanford University[3]
- 1976-2003: professor emeritus, Stanford University[3]
- 2003: died on May 4 in his Stanford University campus home.
References
- ^ a b c d e San Francisco Cronicle;SFGATE;Konrad Krauskopf -- geochemistry pioneer, professor;By Steve Rubenstein, Chronicle Staff Writer;May 15, 2003
- ^ a b c d e National Academy of Sciences: Biographical Memoirs: V. 91 (2009);KONRAD BATES KRAUSKOPF;BY W. G. ERNST
- ^ a b c Stanford University:Memorial Resolution:Konrad Bates Krauskopf
- ^ Eckel, Edwin, 1982, GSA Memoir 155, The Geological Society of America — Life History of a Learned Society: Boulder, Colorado, Geological Society of America Memoir 155, 168 p., ISBN 0-8137-1155-X.
Categories:
- 1910 births
- 2003 deaths
- Scientists from Madison, Wisconsin
- American geochemists
- University of California, Berkeley alumni
- University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni
- Members of the United States National Academy of Sciences
- Stanford University faculty
- Guggenheim Fellows
- Members of the American Philosophical Society