Background
Cook, Robert Merold was born on August 5, 1930 in Bethany, Illinois, United States. Son of Dennis Virgil Cook and Merle Lucille Harsh.
Cook, Robert Merold was born on August 5, 1930 in Bethany, Illinois, United States. Son of Dennis Virgil Cook and Merle Lucille Harsh.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1957. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1962.
Assistant professor University Idaho, Moscow, 1962-1966. Professor Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1966-1996, professor emeritus, since 1996. Consultant Eastman Chemicals, Dow Chemical Company, Shell Development Company, various law firms.
With United States Marine Corps, 1952-1954. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Married Wanda Eugenia Wright, October 9, 1949. Children: Gregory, Roberta, Thomas, William, Susan.