Robert Folinsbee

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name = Robert Edward Folinsbee


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birth_date = 1917
birth_place = Edmonton, Alberta
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fields = Geologist
workplaces = University of Alberta
alma_mater = University of Alberta
University of Minnesota
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Robert (Bob) Edward Folinsbee, O.C., Ph.D., D.Sc., F.R.S.C., F.G.S.A. (April 16 1917 – May 1 2008) was a Canadian geologist, whose work involved geochronology, ore deposits, and meteorites.

Born in Edmonton, Alberta, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1938 from the University of Alberta, a Master of Science degree in 1940 and a Ph.D. in 1942 from the University of Minnesota. During World War II, he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot.

In 1946, he joined the University of Alberta as an Assistant Professor. He became an Associate Professor in 1950 and a Full Professor in 1955. He retired in 1978 and was appointed Professor Emeritus. From 1955 to 1969, he was the Chairman of the Department of Geology.

He was President of the Geological Society of America (1975-1976) and the Royal Society of Canada (1977-1978).

In 1973, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1967, he was awarded the Royal Society of Canada's Willet G. Miller Medal.

The asteroid (187679) Folinsbee is named in his honour.

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