William Zuger Savage

Background

Savage, William Zuger was born on June 20, 1942 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of James Wilson and Dorothy Jane (Campbell) Savage.

Education

Bachelor cum laude, Lawrence University, 1965; Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1974.

Career

Staff scientist, Sys., Science & Software, La Jolla, California, 1972-1975; geologist, United States Geological Survey, Denver, since 1975. Adjunct Professor department сivil engineering U. Colorado, Boulder, since 1986. Visiting professor summer study for hydrogeol. hazards U. Perugia, Italy, 1989, 90, 92.

Achievements

• Achievements include research in mechanics of landslide flow. Mechanics of large-scale gravity spreading. Development of stresses in earth's crust.

Membership

Member International Society Rock Mechanics, International Association Engineering Geologists, American Academy Mechanics, American Geophysical Union, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: mountaineering, soccer, antique sports car restoration.

Connections

Married Marjory Joan Fox, August 23, 1968. Children: Mark, Jill.

Father:

James Wilson Savage

Mother:

Dorothy Jane (Campbell) Savage

Spouse:

Marjory Joan Fox

child:

Jill Savage

child:

Mark Savage