William Richards Bryant

Background

Bryant, William Richards was born on February 12, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry Powel and Kathrin (Rittner) Bryant.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago Master of Science, University of Chicago, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1966.

Career

Marine geologist, Office of Naval Research, Chicago, 1962-1963; assistant professor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1964-1968; associate professor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1968-1971; professor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, since 1971. Chief consultant TDI, Houston, since 1984, United Nations, New York City, 1986, 88, 89. Co-chief scientist LEG 10 Deep Sea Project, Gulf of Mexico, 1970.

Achievements

• William Richards Bryant has been listed as a noteworthy Oceanography educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Agent United States Air Force, 1950-1954, Korea. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association Petroleum Geologists, Society Exploration Geophysicists, Sigma Xi (president 1981).

Interests

• Avocations: racquetball, photography.

Connections

Married Barbara C., December 19, 1954. Children: John R., Ann T., Christopher R.

Father:

Henry Powel Bryant

Mother:

Kathrin (Rittner) Bryant

Spouse:

Barbara C.

child:

Christopher R. Bryant

child:

Ann T. Bryant

child:

John R. Bryant