Robert Berner

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Robert Berner
Born
Robert Arbuckle Berner

November 25, 1935
Erie, Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 10, 2015(2015-01-10) (aged 79)
New Haven, Connecticut
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater
Known for
  • BLAG model
  • GEOCARB model
Awards
Scientific career
Fields
Institutions
Notable studentsDonald Canfield
Websiteearth.yale.edu/robert-berner-remembrance

Robert Arbuckle Berner (November 25, 1935 – January 10, 2015) was an American scientist known for his contributions to the modeling of the

sedimentary rocks led to the co-founding of the BLAG model[3] of atmospheric carbon dioxide, which takes into account both geochemical and biological contributions to the carbon cycle.[4]

Early life

Berner was born on November 25, 1935, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Paul Nau Berner and Priscilla (Arbuckle) Berner. He was encouraged to develop an interest in geology by his older brother (and now deceased geologist) Paul. Bob initially attended Purdue University but soon transferred to the University of Michigan, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1958 and his master's degree in 1959. Next he attended Harvard University where in 1962 he earned his Ph.D. in Geology.[5]

Academic career and research

In 1962, Berner won a fellowship to do research at the

San Diego, California. From 1963 until 1965, he worked as an assistant professor at the University of Chicago. Beginning in 1965, he taught at Yale University where he became the Alan M. Bateman Professor in 1987, a position he held until his retirement in 2007.[5]

Berner's early research focused on the application of chemical

paleoclimate.[7][8][9]

Personal life

In 1959, Berner married fellow Geology

graduate student Elizabeth Marshall Kay. They have three children, and coauthored a book together in 1995, Global Environment: Water, Air, and Geochemical Cycles.[7] Berner's father-in-law, Professor Marshall Kay
was a well-known academic geologist as well.

Berner died on January 10, 2015, following a long illness.[10]

Awards and honors

References

  1. ^ Robert Berner publications indexed by Google Scholar
  2. ^ "About Robert Arbuckle Berner". The People of Geology & Geophysics. Yale University. Archived from the original on November 17, 2012. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
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  5. ^ a b c "Berner, Robert A. (1935- )". eNotes: Topics: Science. eNotes.com, Inc. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
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  7. ^ a b c "2013 IAGC Award Winners". IAGC. International Association of GeoChemistry. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
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  10. ^ "In memoriam: Robert Berner, a 'giant of geology'". Yale News. Yale University. January 13, 2015. Retrieved January 13, 2015.
  11. ^ a b "Robert Berner CV". The People of Geology & Geophysics. Yale University. Archived from the original on 2014-03-15. Retrieved Sep 9, 2013.
  12. ^ "Past Fellows". Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  13. ^ "Msa award". Mineralogical Society of America. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  14. ^ "All Fellows". John Simon Gugggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowships to Assist Research and Artistic Creation. John Simon Gugggenheim Memorial Foundation. Archived from the original on May 4, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  15. ^ "Past Recipients". A.G. Huntsman Award for Excellence in Marine Science. Royal Society of Canada. Archived from the original on July 4, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  16. ^ "V.M. Goldschmidt Award". Geochemical Society Awards. The Geochemical Society. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  17. ^ "Murchison Medal". Award Winners Since 1831. The Geological Society of London. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  18. ^ "Past Award & Medal Recipients". Medal and Award Recipients. The Geological Society of America. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
  19. ^ "Laureates". The Franklin Institute Awards. The Franklin Institute. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
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