Harold C. Helgeson (November 13, 1931 – May 28, 2007) was an American scientist and educator. A pioneering theoretical geochemist, he was a professor at the University of California, Berkeley.[1]

Hal Helgeson
Born
Harold C. Helgeson

(1931-11-13)November 13, 1931
DiedMay 28, 2007(2007-05-28) (aged 75)
EducationMichigan State University (BS)
Harvard University (PhD)
AwardsUrey Medal
V. M. Goldschmidt Award
Scientific career
FieldsGeochemistry
InstitutionsNorthwestern University
University of California, Berkeley
Doctoral advisorRobert M. Garrels
Doctoral studentsEverett Shock
Military career
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Air Force
Years of service1954–1956
Unit497th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron

Early life

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Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he grew up in St. Paul. He received a B.S. in geology at Michigan State University in 1953. Helgeson went to Harvard University for graduate school, supervised by Robert M. Garrels. Helgeson received his Ph.D. in 1962.[1]

References

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  • Schulte, Mitch, 2000. A conversation with Harold Helgeson. The Geochemical News, January.
  • Shock, Everett L. and Jan P. Amend, 2001. A tribute to Hal Helgeson on his 70th birthday. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Vol. 65, page 3613.
  • Sverjensky, Dimitri A. 2007, Obituary. Elements, August.
  1. ^ a b Sanders, Robert (11 June 2007). "Geochemist Harold Helgeson has died at 75". UC Berkeley News.