Biography of robert ballard

Beginning of Interest in Marine Sciences:

Growing up in Southern California I enjoyed playing in the tide pools along Mission Bay.

Degrees:

1965 - B.S.

Physical Sciences - University of California, Santa Barbara
1974 - PhD in Marine Geology and Geophysics - University of Rhode Island's Graduate School in Oceanography

First Career-related Job:

Working at Ocean Systems Group

Employment Journey/Career Transitions:

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution:
1969 - 1974: Research Associate, Ocean Engineering Department
1974 - 1976: Assistant Scientist, Geology and Geophysics Department
1976 - 1978: Associate Scientist, Geology and Geophysics Department
1978 - 1979: Associate Scientist, Ocean Engineering Department
1980 - 1983: Associate Scientist, Ocean Engineering Department (Tenured)
1983 - present: Senior Scientist, Department of Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering (Tenured)
1983 - present: