Background
Boyer, Robert Allen was born on August 27, 1916 in Hummels Wharf, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of H. Alvin and Jennie (Saurers) Boyer.
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Robert Allen Boyer
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AB summa cum laude, Susquehanna University, 1938. Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy, Lehigh University, 1952.
Doctor of Science (honorary), Muhlenberg College, 1981.
Career
Instructor physics, Clarkson College Technology, 1940-1941; instructor physics, acting department head, Muhlenberg College, 1941-1952; professor physics, head department, Muhlenberg College, 1952-1981; professor emeritus, Muhlenberg College, since 1981; Adjunct Professor, Cedar Crest College, 1981-1986. Visiting professor summer graduate school Connecticut Wesleyan University, 1963-1972, 75.
Achievements
Membership
Lay speaker Eastern Pennsylvania Synod, Lutheran Church, 1969-1970. Member American Association Physics Teachers (president Central Pennsylvania section 1956-1957, Distinguished Service award, since 1987), Acoustical Society of America, American Association of University Professors, Association American Boyers (president since 1981).
Connections
Married Eleanor Rae Moyer, June 24, 1939. Children— Patty Rae (Mistress William H. Hinkle), Stephen C.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient Lindback award, 1961. Alumni Achievement award Susquehanna University, 1984, Distinguished and Exceptional Service to Muhlenberg College, since 1987.Recipient Lindback award, 1961. Alumni Achievement award Susquehanna University, 1984, Distinguished and Exceptional Service to Muhlenberg College, since 1987.