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Foster, Helen Laura was born on December 15, 1919 in Adrian, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Stanley Allen and Alice Mary (Osborn) Foster.
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Helen Laura Foster
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Helen Laura Foster, American Geologist. Achievements include discovery of significant mineral deposits and mapping in geological reconnaissance more than 28,000 square miles in east-central Alaska. Recipient Outstanding Achievement award University Michigan, 1976, Meritorious Service award unites states department Interior, 1984.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1941; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1943; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1946.
Career
Teacher, Blissfield (Michigan) High School, 1941-1942; instructor geology, Wellesley (Massachusetts) College, 1946-1948; instructor field geology, University of Michigan Field Camp, Jackson, Wyoming, 1947; geologist, United States Geological Survey, Tokyo, 1948-1955; geologist, United States Geological Survey, Ishigaki-shima, Tokyo (Japan) and Washington, 1955-1965; geologist, United States Geological Survey, Menlo Park (California) and Alaska, 1965-1995.
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Membership
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Geological Society American (various committee memberships). Member American Geophysical Union, American Association Petroleum Geologists, Geological Society Washington, University of Michigan Alumni Association (correspondent secretary), Eagle History Society, Sierra Club.
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American