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Hatten YoderA famous American petrologist.
Date of Birth: 20.03.1921
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Military Service and Research
- Carnegie Institution for Science
- Teaching and Research
- Personal Life and Legacy
- Publications
Early Life and Education
Hatten Schuyler Yoder, Jr. was born on March 20, 1921, in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from high school, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago (1940), a master's degree from the University of Minnesota (1941), and a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1948.
Military Service and Research
During World War II, Yoder served as a meteorologist in both the Pacific and Europe. From 1942 to 1958, he was a U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant Commander.
Carnegie Institution for Science
In 1948, Yoder joined the Carnegie Institution of Washington as an experimental petrologist. He became Director of the Geophysical Laboratory from 1971-1986 and served as Director Emeritus from 1986-2003.
Teaching and Research
Yoder was a visiting professor at Caltech (1958), the University of Texas (1964), and the University of Cape Town (1967). He made significant contributions to the field of experimental petrology, particularly in the study of basalt magmas.
Personal Life and Legacy
Yoder married Elizabeth Marie Bruffey on August 1, 1959, and they had two children, Hatten S. Yoder III and Karen M. Wallace. His wife passed away in February 2001, and his son in November 1998. The mineral yoderite was named in his honor.
Publications
Yoder published numerous scientific papers and books, including:"Generation of Basaltic Magma" (1976)
"Origin of Basalt Magmas" (with C. E. Tilley, 1962)
"Centennial History of the Carnegie Institution of Washington" (2004)
"Timetable of Petrology" (1993)
Yoder's contributions to petrology and his innovative research methodologies have left a lasting legacy in the field. He passed away on August 2, 2003, at the age of 82.
