Ernest Richard Ward Neale, OCFRSC (July 3, 1923 – May 20, 2008) was a Canadiangeologist. His scientific research contributed to the understanding of the large-scale structure of the northern Appalachian mountains of Atlantic Canada. Neale used his enthusiasm for geology to inform students and the general public about discoveries in his field through television, radio, pamphlets, booklets, news magazines, and the popular press.
Neale worked briefly as an assistant professor at the University of Rochester, New York, between 1952 and 1954. After that he went on to work for the Geological Survey of Canada. His first position was as to head the Appalachian Geology Section. Between 1963 and 1965, Neale served as the Commonwealth Geology Liaison Officer. When he returned he was given the responsibility to head the Precambrian Geology Section.
In 1968, Neale left the Survey to become Professor and head of the Geology Department at Memorial University of Newfoundland. In 1972, he organized a Montreal-based symposium for the International Geological Congress on Geoscience Aid to developing Countries. This symposium led to the creation of the Association of Geoscientists for International Development.
In 1976, Neale moved to Calgary as Head of the Geological Information Subdivision of the Institute of Sedimentary and Petroleum Geology. He retained his ties to academia whilst in Calgary by holding an adjunct position at the University of Calgary and acting on the University Senate.
In 1982, Neale returned to Newfoundland to accept the position of Vice-President Academic of Memorial University. He held that position until retiring in 1987. After retirement, Ward and his wife moved to Calgary, Alberta.
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Ernest Richard Ward Neale OC FRSC July 3 1923 May 20 2008 was a Canadian geologist His scientific research contributed to the understanding of the large scale structure of the northern Appalachian mountains of Atlantic Canada Neale used his enthusiasm for geology to inform students and the general public about discoveries in his field through television radio pamphlets booklets news magazines and the popular press E R Ward NealeBornErnest Richard Ward Neale 1923 07 03 July 3 1923Beaconsfield QuebecDiedMay 20 2008 2008 05 20 aged 84 Calgary AlbertaNationalityCanadianCitizenshipCanadianAlma materMcGill UniversityYale UniversityKnown forExpertise in the geology of Appalachian region of Atlantic CanadaAwardsBancroft AwardR T Bell MedalQueen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee MedalAmbrose MedalScientific careerFieldsGeologyInstitutionsGeological Survey of Canada Memorial University of NewfoundlandNeale worked with the Geological Survey of Canada and Memorial University of Newfoundland He along with John Rodgers of Yale University were the first to recognize the transported oceanic sedimentary rocks that overlie ancient shelf deposits in western Newfoundland Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Other positions held 4 Honours and awards 5 References 6 External linksEarly life editNeale was born in Beaconsfield Quebec in July 1923 He served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War between 1943 and 1945 After the war he went to study at McGill University Montreal He completed his BSc in 1949 In 1950 Ward married Roxie and they moved to New Haven Connecticut so Ward could attend Yale University There he obtained his MSc 1951 and PhD 1952 Career editNeale worked briefly as an assistant professor at the University of Rochester New York between 1952 and 1954 After that he went on to work for the Geological Survey of Canada His first position was as to head the Appalachian Geology Section Between 1963 and 1965 Neale served as the Commonwealth Geology Liaison Officer When he returned he was given the responsibility to head the Precambrian Geology Section In 1968 Neale left the Survey to become Professor and head of the Geology Department at Memorial University of Newfoundland In 1972 he organized a Montreal based symposium for the International Geological Congress on Geoscience Aid to developing Countries This symposium led to the creation of the Association of Geoscientists for International Development In 1976 Neale moved to Calgary as Head of the Geological Information Subdivision of the Institute of Sedimentary and Petroleum Geology He retained his ties to academia whilst in Calgary by holding an adjunct position at the University of Calgary and acting on the University Senate In 1982 Neale returned to Newfoundland to accept the position of Vice President Academic of Memorial University He held that position until retiring in 1987 After retirement Ward and his wife moved to Calgary Alberta Other positions held edit1972 1973 President of the Geological Association of Canada 1973 1978 Director of the Canadian Geological Foundation 1974 1980 Editor of the Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences 1976 President of the Canadian Geoscience Council Chaired the Royal Society of Canada s Committee on Public Awareness of Science co Founder of the Calgary Science Network 1989 Chair of the Calgary Science NetworkHonours and awards editwas a Fellow of the Geological Society of America for over 50 years was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada 1975 awarded the Bancroft Award by the Royal Society of Canada 1977 awarded an honorary degree from the University of Calgary 1977 awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal 1977 awarded the R T Bell Medal by the Canadian Mining Journal 1981 awarded a Distinguished Service Award by the Geological Association of Canada 1986 awarded the Ambrose Medal of the Geological Association of Canada 1990 made an Officer of the Order of Canada 1992 awarded the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal by the Government of Canada 1994 honored by the creation of the E R Ward Neale Medal by the Geological Association of Canada 2003 awarded an honorary award for a significant contribution to the field of education by the International Geoscience Education OrganizationReferences editThis article includes a list of references related reading or external links but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations June 2008 Learn how and when to remove this template message Neale s Obituary Retrieved May 26 2008 Memorial University of Newfoundland Gazette August 25 1995 Retrieved May 26 2008 Memorial University of Newfoundland Gazette June 19 1997 Retrieved May 26 2008 Geological Society of America 50 years Retrieved May 26 2008 University of Calgary Honorary Degree List Retrieved May 26 2008 International Geoscience Education Organization Retrieved May 26 2008 External links editThe E R Ward Neale Medal 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