Bob Weimer: Legendary Geoscientist and Lifelong Educator

摘要

Over the past 50 years, Bob Weimer has Gultivated the kind of joy that comes from creating new knowledge and helping others. Art internationally respected authority on stratigraphy and sedimentary geology his work as a professional geologist has made major contributions to the growth of the field and its application to oil and gas exploration. More significantly, he has influenced thousands of students as an esteemed teacher and treasured mentor. Bob continues his tireless service to the School as emeritus professor, contributing to the Reservoir Characterization Project and various advisory committees, and leading tours on the Mines Geology Trail, which he personally designed and funded. Bob and his wife, Ruth, also sustain a remarkable philanthropic commitment to Mines, having donated every year since making their first gift in 1966. From 1979 to 1983, Bob was chairman of the Faculty Gift Committee for the Resource Fund, Mines' first capital campaign.