
Clair Cameron Patterson
Clair Cameron Patterson was an American geochemist. Born in Mitchellville, Iowa, Patterson graduated from Grinnell College. He later received his Ph.D.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Mitchellville
- Educated at
- University of ChicagoUniversity of IowaGrinnell College
- Awards
- 🏆 V. M. Goldschmidt Award🏆 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement🏆 J. Lawrence Smith Medal🏆 honorary doctorate from the University of Paris-VII
- Doctoral Advisors
- 🎓 Harrison Brown
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1922
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Birth1995
Died
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