Konrad Bates Krauskopf
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
- 1970 president of the Geochemical Society
- 1982 V. M. Goldschmidt Award from the American Geochemical Society
- 1984 Ian Campbell Medal from the American Geological Society
- 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
- 1 2 3 4 5 San Francisco Cronicle;SFGATE;Konrad Krauskopf -- geochemistry pioneer, professor;By Steve Rubenstein, Chronicle Staff Writer;May 15, 2003
- 1 2 3 4 5 National Academy of Sciences: Biographical Memoirs: V. 91 (2009);KONRAD BATES KRAUSKOPF;BY W. G. ERNST
- 1 2 3 Stanford University:Memorial Resolution:Konrad Bates Krauskopf
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