Background
Gates, Robert Maynard was born on June 26, 1918 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
geology and geophysics educator
Gates, Robert Maynard was born on June 26, 1918 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
Bachelor, Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin, 1941; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1949.
Geologist, Nova Scotia Bureau Mines, Antigonish, 1941; geologist, Jones & Laughlin Steel Company, Ishpening, Michigan, 1946; geologist, American Smelting & Refining, Buchan, Newfoundland, Canada, 1947; geologist, Connecticut Geological Survey, Hartford, 1948-1978; geologist, Atomic Energy Commission, Goldfields, Northwest Territories, Canada, 1951; professor geology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1949-1988; professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin, Madison, since 1988.
Member Sigma Xi (president Wisconsin chapter).
Son of Clarence W. and Myrtle (Perry) G. Divorced January 1968. Children: Robin W., Thomas M.
Married Janet L. Hillestad, March 15, 1974.