Background
Pierce, Robert William was born on February 26, 1940 in Des Moines. Son of Robert William andIona Ruth (Harris) P.
Pierce, Robert William was born on February 26, 1940 in Des Moines. Son of Robert William andIona Ruth (Harris) P.
Bachelor of Arts Monmouth (Illinois) College, 1962. Master of Sciences, University Illinois, 1967, Doctor of Philosophy, 1969.
Instructor University of Illinois, Urbana, 1967-1969. Assistant professor then associate professor of University Florida, Gainesville, 1969-1982. Associate professor.geology Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, 1982, department chairman physical science,1987.
Visiting scientist New Mexico Academy Science, 1984-1987.
Director Electron Microscope Facility Eastern New Mexico University, 1986.
Member American Association Petroleum Geologists, Geological Society American, International Paleontol, Union, Society Economics Paleontotogists and Mineralogists, International Association Mathematics Geologists. Lodge: Kiwanis.
Married M. Jeanne Traastad, June 27, 1964. Children: Robert Daniel, Joanna Ruth.