Background
Goldsmith, Victor was born on September 22, 1940 in New York City. Son of Herman and Rosa (Friedman) Goldsmith.
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Victor Goldsmith
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Victor Goldsmith, American Marine geologist, environmental educator. Achievements include coastal research on wave modeling and dunes, marine pollution, environmental issues of urban areas. Recipient over 35 research grants. Fellow Explorers Club; member of New York Academy Sciences (chairman geoscience section 1990-1991).
Education
Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn College CUNY, 1962; Master of Science, Florida State University, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Massachusetts, 1972.
Career
Researcher, Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory, Nyack, New York, 1961-1964; petroleum geologist, Amoco, New Orleans, 1966-1967; professor marine geology, College William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1972-1980; professor marine geology, Israel National Oceanographic Institute, Haifa, 1980-1987; professor geology and geography, Hunter College, CUNY, since 1988; Executive officer Doctor of Philosophy program earth, environmental science, Hunter College, CUNY, 1992; director Center for Applied Studies of Environment, since 1993. Member of New York State Coastal Task Force, Albany, 1990-1992, 93-, New York and New Jersey Oil Spill Advisory Committee, New York City, since 1990.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow Explorers Club. Member of New York Academy Sciences (chairman geoscience section 1990-1991).
Connections
1 child, Jason.
