William T. Frankenberger

William T. Frankenberger
Born
William Thomas Frankenberger

(1952-04-03)April 3, 1952
DiedAugust 14, 2021(2021-08-14) (aged 69)
Alma materEmporia State University
Iowa State University
OccupationSoil scientist

William Thomas Frankenberger (April 3, 1952 – August 14, 2021) was an American soil scientist.

Life and career

Frankenberger was born in Topeka, Kansas. He attended Emporia State University, earning his BA degree in biology in 1974. He also attended Iowa State University, earning his MS degree in 1977 and his PhD degree in 1980.[1]

Frankenberger served as a professor in the department of environmental sciences at the University of California, Riverside from 1981 to 2011. During his years as a professor, he was named a distinguished professor,[2][3] and in 1992, he was named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.[4]

Death

Frankenberger died on August 14, 2021, at the age of 69.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "William Thomas Frankenberger". Science Socities. December 23, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
  2. ↑ "In memory of William T. Frankenberger, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry". University of California, Riverside. August 24, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ "William T Frankenberger". University of California, Riverside. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Historic Fellows". American Association for the Advancement of Science. Retrieved August 3, 2026.
  5. ↑ "William Thomas Frankenberger". Daily-Leach Chapel & Crematory. Retrieved August 3, 2026.