Daniel Francis Merriam
American geologist
Daniel Francis Merriam's AcademicInfluence.com Rankings
Download Badge
Earth Sciences
Daniel Francis Merriam's Degrees
- PhD Geology University of California, Berkeley
- Masters Geology University of California, Berkeley
- Bachelors Geology University of California, Berkeley
Why Is Daniel Francis Merriam Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Daniel Francis Merriam was an American geologist best known for fostering the development of quantitative modeling in geology after the advent of digital computers. He first joined the Kansas Geological Survey in 1953, initially working under the direction Raymond C. Moore to have a more accurate knowledge about the geology of the state. His fascination with the new possibilities offered by computers started ten years later while working with John W. Harbaugh at Stanford University as Visiting Research Scientist. In the following seven years, he was active organizing colloquia and as editor of the Computer Contributions, who saw 50 publications in the series by pioneers in the new field. Merriam accepted the position of Chairman of the Department of Geology at Syracuse University in 1971 and moved to the same position at Wichita State University in 1981, coming back to the Kansas Geological Survey in 1991 to retire in 1997, remaining as an Emeritus Scientist.
Other Resources About Daniel Francis Merriam
What Schools Are Affiliated With Daniel Francis Merriam?
Daniel Francis Merriam is affiliated with the following schools:
