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Laurence L. Sloss

1913 – 1996

American geologist

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Lived 1913 – 1996 (aged 83). Laurence L. Sloss was an American geologist.

Laurence L. Sloss (August 26, 1913 – November 2, 1996) was an American geologist. He taught geology at Northwestern University from 1947 until his retirement in 1981.

He was president of the Geological Society of America (GSA), with his tenure beginning in 1980. The GSA's Laurence L. Sloss Award is named in his honor. He was also president of the Society for Sedimentary Geology and American Geosciences Institute.

Education and field work Sloss received his bachelor's degree at Stanford University and his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago in 1937.

Awards and recognition He was awarded the William H. Twenhofel Medal from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists in 1980 and the Geological Society of America's Penrose Medal in 1986.

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Important facts

Born
26 August 1913, Mountain View
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 November 1996, Evanston
Occupation
Geologist
Nationality
United States
Education
Stanford University, University of Chicago
Positions held
President of the Geological Society of America
Employers
Northwestern University
Awards
William H. Twenhofel Medal; Penrose Medal
Also known as
Laurence Sloss, Laurence L Sloss, L. L. Sloss, L.L. Sloss, L L Sloss, Laurence Louis Sloss
moreLL Sloss, Sloss LL

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Laurence L. Sloss?

American geologist (1913–1996)

When was Laurence L. Sloss born?

Laurence L. Sloss was born on 26 August 1913 in Mountain View.

When did Laurence L. Sloss die?

Laurence L. Sloss died on 2 November 1996 in Evanston.

What was Laurence L. Sloss's occupation?

Laurence L. Sloss was a geologist.

What nationality was Laurence L. Sloss?

Laurence L. Sloss was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Laurence L. Sloss

· Wikidata: Q25659288

· DBpedia: Laurence L. Sloss

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