Ronald Thomas Merrill

Background

Merrill, Ronald Thomas was born on February 5, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Robert Able and Freda (Havens) Merrill.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Michigan, 1959; Master of Science in Mathematics, University of Michigan, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics, University of California, Berkeley, 1967.

Career

Assistant professor oceanography, U. Washington, Seattle, 1967-1972; associate professor geophysics and oceanography, U. Washington, Seattle, 1972-1977; professor geophysics and geological science, U. Washington, Seattle, since 1977; department chairman geophysics, U. Washington, Seattle, 1985-1992.

Achievements

• Ronald Thomas Merrill has been listed as a noteworthy Geophysicist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Geophysical Union (president geomagnetism and paleomagnetism section 1988-1990). Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society Geomagnetism (Japan).

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, hiking, scuba diving, dancing.

Connections

Married Nancy Joann O'Byrne, September 1, 1962. Children: Craig Elliot, Scott Curtis.

Father:

Robert Able Merrill

Mother:

Freda (Havens) Merrill

Spouse:

Nancy Joann O'Byrne

child:

Scott Curtis Merrill

child:

Craig Elliot Merrill