Background
Schroeder, Melvin Carroll was born on July 19, 1917 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Milton and Muriel Inez (Carroll) Schroeder. came. to the United States, 1925.
Schroeder, Melvin Carroll was born on July 19, 1917 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Milton and Muriel Inez (Carroll) Schroeder. came. to the United States, 1925.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, Washington State University, 1937-1942; Master of Science in Geology, Washington State University, 1946-1947; Doctor of Philosophy in Geology, Washington State University, 1953.
Miner, timberman, various mines, Washington, 1939-1941; miner, timberman, various mines, Idaho., 1939-1941; time-material checker, United States Engineering & Foundry, Trentwood, Washington, 1942-1943; field assistant, State of Washington, Division Mines and Geology, Pullman, Washington, 1946-1948; teaching assistant geology department, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, 1946-1949; geologist, ground water branch, United States Geological Survey, Miami, Florida, 1949-1954; from assistant professor to professor geology, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, Texas, since 1954.
First lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Fellow Geological Society American (secretary, treasurer south central secretary 1966-1980, chairman 1983-1984, councilor 1985-1987). Member National Association Geology Teachers (Texas secretary, distinguished geological educator award 1988), Science Teachers Association of Texas (life, distinguished service award 1982, 86), Texas Earth Science Teachers Association (service award 1987), Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Gamma Epsilon.
Married Betty Jo Darden, November 1942 (deceased August 1982). Children: Robert, Carol Anne. Married Johanna Louise Kornprobst, January 15, 1983.