Background
Patterson, Clair Cameron was born on June 2, 1922 in Des Moines. Son of Claire C. and Vivian (Henney) Patterson.
Biogeochemist educator Nuclear chemist
Patterson, Clair Cameron was born on June 2, 1922 in Des Moines. Son of Claire C. and Vivian (Henney) Patterson.
Bachelor of Science, Grinnel College, 1943. Master of Science, University Iowa, 1944. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1951.
Postgraduate, University Chicago, 1952. Degree (honorary), Grinnell College, 1972. Degree (honorary), University Paris, 1977.
Geochemist California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, from 1952.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member National Academy of Sciences (Lawrence medal) Geochem.Cosmica Arts, Sigma Xi.
Married Lorna J. McCleary, March 3, 1944. Children: Cameron C., Claire Keister, Charles Warner, Susan Patterson- Hill.