Howard Meyerhoff
Howard Augustus Meyerhoff (May 27, 1899 – March 24, 1982) was an American geologist who taught geology at Smith College from 1925 to 1949. He served as administrative secretary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), as well as editor-in-chief of its journal, Science, from 1949 to 1953. He conducted research on the geology of Puerto Rico, which led to him publishing the book Geology of Porto Rico in 1933.
Howard Meyerhoff | |
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| Born | Howard Augustus Meyerhoff May 27, 1899 New York City, New York |
| Died | March 24, 1982 (aged 82) Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Illinois Columbia University |
| Known for | Geology of Puerto Rico |
| Children | Arthur A. Meyerhoff |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology |
| Institutions | Smith College University of Pennsylvania |
| Thesis | Geology of Puerto Rico (1935) |
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