Background
Worzel, John Lamar was born on February 21, 1919 in West Brighton, Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of Howard Henry and Marie Alma (Wilson) Worzel.
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John Lamar Worzel
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John Lamar Worzel, American Geophysicist, educator. Research on gravity and seismic refraction and reflection at sea, sound transmission of sea water. Recipient United States Navy Meritorious Public Service citation Department of Navy, 1964; Guggenheim Foundation fellow, 1963; Columbia University graduate resident scholar, 1948.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, Lehigh University, 1940; Master of Arts in Geophysics, Columbia University, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1949.
Career
Research associate, Woods Hole (Massachusetts) Oceanographic Institute, 1940-1946; geodesist, Columbia University, New York City, 1946-1948; research associate, Columbia University, 1948-1949; instructor geology, Columbia University, 1949; assistant professor, Columbia University, 1950-1952; associate professor, Columbia University, 1952-1957; professor, Columbia University, 1957-1972; assistant director, Lamont Geological Observatory, Palisades, New York, 1951-1964; acting director, Lamont Geological Observatory, 1964-1965; associate director, Lamont Geological Observatory, 1965-1972; professor, deputy director earth and planetary science division, Marine biomedical Institute, University Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 1972-1974; acting director geophysical laboratory, Marine Science Institute, 1974-1975; director geophysical laboratory, Marine Science Institute, 1975-1979; also professor geological science Department, University Texas at Austin, 1972-1979; Adjunct Professor, Rice U., 1974-1978; retired, 1979. Board of directors Palisades Geophysical Institute, since 1970, treasurer, 1970-1974, president,1974—.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors Rockland County council Boy Scouts American, 1964-1972. Fellow International Association Geodesy, American Geophysical Union, Geological Society American. Member Society Exploration Geophysicists (Chairman of Commission 1974-1976, vice president 1978-1979), Pi Mu Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi.
Connections
Married Dorothy Crary, November 22, 1941. Children: Sandra, Howard, Richard, William P.
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December 26, 2008 (aged 89) -
Resting place
Wilmington, North Carolina -
Nationality
American -
Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Recipient United States Navy Meritorious Public Service citation Department of Navy, 1964. Guggenheim Foundation fellow, 1963. Columbia University graduate resident scholar, 1948.Recipient United States Navy Meritorious Public Service citation Department of Navy, 1964. Guggenheim Foundation fellow, 1963. Columbia University graduate resident scholar, 1948.