Eugene Nathan Cameron

Background

Cameron, Eugene Nathan was born on August 10, 1910 in Atlanta. Son of Nathan Massey and Jessie Roberta (Bennett) Cameron.

Education

Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1932; Master of Science, Columbia, 1934; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia, 1939.

Career

Lecturer, then instructor geology, Columbia, 1937-1942; associate geologist, United States Geological Survey, 1942-1944; geologist, 1944-1946; commodity geologist industrial minerals, 1946-1957; senior geologist, 1946-1951; associate professor geology, University of Wisconsin, 1947-1950; professor, University of Wisconsin, 1950-1970; Van Hise Distinguished professor, University of Wisconsin, 1970-1980; professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin, since 1980; Wisconsin Center for Space Automation and Robotics, University of Wisconsin, since 1986; department chairman, University of Wisconsin, 1955-1960; Benedict visiting professor, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1982. Consultant geologist, since 1951. Chairman panel raw materials of beryllium Materials Advisory Board, 1957-1958, vice-chairman panel raw materials of chromium, 1958-1959.

Consultant National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1965-1971. United States delegate International Commision on Ore Microscopy, 1964-1968. Chairman Panel III commission on mineral resources and the environment, 1973-1975.

Member National Committee Geology, 1973-1977. Chairman United States National.Com. for International Geological Correlation Program, 1974-1976.

Achievements

• Eugene Nathan Cameron has been listed as a noteworthy Consulting geologist, emeritus educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Geological Society American, Society Economics Geologists (secretary 1961-1964, president 1973, secretary research foundation 1966-1973, trustee 1977-1979, Thayer Lindsley distinguished lecturer 1977, Penrose medalist 1985), Mineral. Society American (council1965-1968), Wisconsin Academy. Member American Geological Institute (Board of Governors 1973-1974), American Business Club (president 1953-1954), Mineral Information Institute (board directors 1986-1991).

Connections

Married Adrienne M. Macksoud, August 5, 1939. Children— Beatrice A., James N., Donald E.

Father:

Nathan Massey Cameron

Mother:

Jessie Roberta (Bennett) Cameron

Spouse:

Adrienne M. Macksoud