Earl R. Hoskins

Background

Hoskins, Earl R. was born on May 2, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science, South Dakot School Mines & Technology, 1956; Master of Science, South Dakot School Mines & Technology, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics, Australian National U., 1968.

Career

From instructor to professor mining engineering, South Dakot School Mines & Technology, 1956-1977; head department mining engineering, South Dakot School Mines & Technology, 1973-1977; Brockett professor geophysics, geology, and geography, College Geosci., Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1977-1988; professor mining engineering, College Geosci., Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1977-1988; head department geophysics, College Geosci., Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1983-1988; deputy dean, College Geosci., Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1988-1996. Member panel on earthquake modification NAS, 1969-1975, member committee mechanic rope and cable, 1972-1975, United States National Committee Rock Mechanics, 1972-1976, 81-89, Panel Tectonophys, 1976-1978. Geophysicist United States Geological Survey, 1969-1975.

Vice president, board directors Respec Inc., since 1970, Chairman of the Board director, since 1994. Executive director DOSECC Inc., 1991-1993.

Achievements

• Earl R. Hoskins has been listed as a noteworthy Geophysics educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Engineering Geologists, American Institute Mining, Metallurgical and Petrol.Engrs., Geological Society American, American Geophysical Union, Society Experimental Stress Analysis, American Society Photogram & Remote Sensing.

Connections

Married, 1961; 2 children.