Background
Peterson, Robert Lee was born on May 21, 1930 in Brady, Nebraska, United States. Son of Elmer Robert and Vera Theresa (Maline) Peterson.
Peterson, Robert Lee was born on May 21, 1930 in Brady, Nebraska, United States. Son of Elmer Robert and Vera Theresa (Maline) Peterson.
Metallurgical engineer, Colorado School Mines, 1952;Master of Science, Lehigh University, 1954, Doctor of Philosophy, 1959.
Assistant Professor Case Institute Technology, Cleveland, 1959-1963. Research physicist National Bureau Standards, Boulder, 1963.
Served with United States Army, 1954-1956. Member American Physical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Sigma Xi.
Married Jane Olivia Olson, March 24, 1956. Children: Ingrid, Eric, Karl, Lars, Sven.