Background
Rugh, Roberts was born on April 16, 1903 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Arthur and Gertrude (Roberts) Rugh.
Rugh, Roberts was born on April 16, 1903 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Arthur and Gertrude (Roberts) Rugh.
Bachelor of Arts, Oberlin (O.) College, 1926, Master of Arts, 1927. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia, 1935.
Member faculty Lawrence College, Appleton, Wisconsin, 1927-1928, Hunter College, New York City, 1929-1939, New York University, 1939-1948. Professor radiology Columbia until 1971, director research biological effects of ionizing radiations, 1948-1971, senior medical consultant, lecturer, 1971-1978. Research biological effects microwaves Bureau Radiological Health, Department Health, Edition and Welfare.
Trustee Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Member faculty Lawrence College, Appleton, Wisconsin, 1927-1928, Hunter College, New York City, 1929-1939, New York University, 1939-1948. Member American Association Roentgenological, Society Cancer Research, Radiological Society North.A., British Institute Radiology, American Society Zoologists, American Association Anatomists, Society Experimental Biology and Medicine, Harvey Society, American Association for Advancement of Science, Tissue Culture Association, American Society Neuropathologists, American Teratology Society, Teratology Society (Japan).
Married Harriette Sheldon, July 24, 1926. Children: Mary Elizabeth (Mistress A.J. Downs), William Arthur.