Background
Schmitt, Roman Augustine was born on November 13, 1925 in Johnsburg, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Stephen and Mary B. (Freund) Schmitt.
Schmitt, Roman Augustine was born on November 13, 1925 in Johnsburg, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Stephen and Mary B. (Freund) Schmitt.
Master of Science, University of Chicago, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1953.
Postdoctoral fellow, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1953-1956; scientist, General Atomic Inc., San Diego, 1956-1966; professor of chemistry, oceanography, & geology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1966-1993; professor emeritus, Oregon State University, Corvallis, since 1993.
With United States Army, 1944-1946, European Theatre of Operations.
Married Jean. M. Vertovec, Dec.28, 1954. Children: Joseph, Mary, Peter, Katherine.