Background
Hibbs, Robert Andrews was born on September 9, 1923 in Cocoa, Florida, United States. Son of Charles Harold and Virginia Hibbs.
analytical chemistry professor
Hibbs, Robert Andrews was born on September 9, 1923 in Cocoa, Florida, United States. Son of Charles Harold and Virginia Hibbs.
Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture, University Florida, 1947. Master of Science in Agriculture, University Florida, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, Washington State University, 1951.
With quality control, Darigold Farms, Spokane, Washington, 1951-1954; assistant professor dairy manufacturing, U. Idaho, Moscow, 1954-1961; director, Hibbs laboratories, Boise, Idaho., 1961-1990; from assistant professor to associate professor of chemistry, Boise State College, 1965, 67; professor analytical chemistry, Boise State University, 1971-1990; professor emeritus, Boise State University, since 1990; technical director, Hibbs Analytical laboratories Inc., Boise, 1991-1995; president, Refrigerated Foods Technology Inc., Boise, since 1991. Advisory board Center for Entrepreneurial and Economics Development, since 1997.
Served as sergeant Infantry, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Institute Food Technologists (professional emeritus since 1994, councilor 1977-1989), Masons, Shriners.
Married Pauline Johnson (divorced 1950). 1 child, Sally; married Lois Elaine Boberg, May 10, 1952. Children: Bruce, Laura, Ellen, Dale, Martha, James.