Background
Steamer, Robert Julius was born on October 14, 1920 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of William August and Lotte (Becker) Steamer.
Steamer, Robert Julius was born on October 14, 1920 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of William August and Lotte (Becker) Steamer.
Bachelor in Social Science, Bucknell University, 1947. Master of Arts in Political Science, University Virginia, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1954.
Postgraduate law, Oxford University, England, 1969.
Assistant professor Oglethorpe University, 1952-1955, University Massachusetts, 1955-1956. Associate professor Louisiana State University, 1956-1962. Professor political science, chairman department Lake Forest College, Illinois, 1962-1972.
Professor University Massachusetts, Boston, 1972-1988, dean College II, 1974-1976, vice chancellor for academy affairs, provost, 1976-1979. Visiting summer professor Tulane University, 1958, Cornell University, 1960, University of California at Los Angeles, 1965. Staff consultant Louisiana section United States Commission Civil Rights, 1961.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member American Political Science Association, Midwest Political Science Association (vice president 1970-1971), New England Political Science Association (president 1979-1980).
Married Jean Worden, April 12, 1947. Children: Gregg Robert, James Worden.