Robert Ballard

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- Born: June 30, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas
- Earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Marine Geology from the University of California, Santa Barbara
- Currently works as a Professor of Oceanography at the University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode Island: Robert D. Ballard
- Began deep-sea exploration with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 1967Titanic-Titanic: Robert Ballard
- Spoke at the 2008 Technology Entertainment Design Conference

Robert Ballard is a deep-sea explorer with a background in oceanography. He specializes in underwater archaeology and has organized expeditions which led to the discovery of many famous sunken ships, including the RMS Titanic.
Academic History
1. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Marine Geology from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1965)
2. Master's degree in Geophysics from the University of Hawaii (1966)
3. Ph.D. in Marine Geology from the University of Southern California (1967)
Notable Archaeological Discoveries
1. RMS Titanic (1985)
2. German battleship, Bismarck (1989)
3. PT-109, the torpedo boat on which John F. Kennedy served (2002)

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Robert Ballard Professional Profile
- Discoveries:
  - 2002: John F. Kennedy's PT-109
  - 1998: Wreck of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown
  - 1989: Battleship Bismarck
  - 1985: HMS( Her Majesties Ship) Titanic

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