Background
Heller, Robert Leo was born on April 10, 1919 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Edward W. and May Olive (Bauck) Heller.
university chancellor emeritus geology educator
Heller, Robert Leo was born on April 10, 1919 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Edward W. and May Olive (Bauck) Heller.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1942; Master of Sciences, University Missouri, 1943; Doctor of Philosophy, University Missouri, 1950.
Geologist, United States Geological Survey, 1943-1944;
member of faculty, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1950-1987;
professor geology, department chairman, University of Minnesota, 1960-1967;
from assistant to provost to associate provost, University of Minnesota, 1965-1976;
provost, University of Minnesota, 1977-1985;
chancellor, University of Minnesota, 1985-1987;
chancellor emeritus, University of Minnesota, 1987-1993. Director National Science Foundation earth science curriculum project U. Colorado, 1963-1965. Member United States National Committee Geology, 1977-1981.
Editor Environment Times, 1976-1980.
Vice president St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, 1974-1977. Vice chairman Environmental Learning Center, 1987-1990, chairman, 1990-1993. Board directors Lake Superior Center, 1988-1993, St. Luke's Hospital Foundation, 1987-1993.
Board directors Miller-Dwan Medical Center Federation, 1973-1986, chairman, 1984-1986. Served to Second lieutenant C.E., Army of the United States, 1944-1947. Member National Association Geology Teachers (president 1976-1977), American Geological Institute (vice president 1977-1978, president 1978-1979, Ian Campbell medal 1985, William B. Heroy award 1991), American Geological Institute Foundation (vice chairman 1984-1986, chairman 1986-1992), Council of Scientific Society Presidents (vice chairman 1980-1981, chairman 1981-1982), Geological Society of America, Paleontological Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association Petroleum Geologists, University Minnesota Alumni Association (Distinguished Service award 1972).
Married Geraldine Hanson, September 26, 1946. Children: Roberta, Katherine, Nancy.