Oscar Edward Meinzer (November 28, 1876 – June 14, 1948) was an American hydrogeologist who has been called the "father of modern groundwater hydrology".[2][4][3] He was awarded the William Bowie Medal in 1943. The O. E. Meinzer award is named for him. He collaborated with Norah Dowell Stearns, one of the first women hydrogeologists.[5]
Oscar Edward Meinzer | |
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Born | [2] | November 28, 1876
Died | June 14, 1948[2] | (aged 71)
Alma mater | University of Chicago |
Known for | Father of groundwater hydrology |
Spouse | Alice Breckenridge Crawford[2] |
Children | Robert William Meinzer and Roy Crawford Meinzer[3] |
Awards | William Bowie Medal[1] |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | United States Geological Survey |
Thesis | The occurrence of ground water in the United States, with a discussion of principles (1922) |