21 Facts About Robert Schmieder

Robert William Schmieder was born on July 10,1941 and is an American scientist and explorer.

Robert Schmieder's work is documented in about 100 technical publications and 10 books.

Robert Schmieder was born and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, a member of a large family who were descendants of pioneers.

Robert Schmieder's father emigrated from Germany as a watchmaker and was later a businessman.

Robert Schmieder was among the first in the United States to develop amateur rocketry, stimulated by events that led to the first Earth satellites in 1957.

Robert Schmieder developed a new model of collective dynamics of minimally cognitive populations, and applied it to various dynamical systems, including biological populations and artificial life.

Robert Schmieder continues research into nanologic as a new paradigm for machine-assisted problem solving.

Robert Schmieder emphasizes that a nanologic machine is not a computer in the sense of performing computations, but a machine for abstracting the meaning from incomplete or imperfect information and making "intelligent" conclusions or predictions.

Robert Schmieder is currently writing a scientific biography: Element: The Amazing Life and Work of Albert Ghiorso.

Clipperton Island: Robert Schmieder organized and led the March, 2013, expedition to Clipperton Island.

In 1986, Robert Schmieder acquired and outfitted a research vessel, the Cordell Explorer, and used it in some of the research expeditions.

Dr Robert Schmieder was born July 10,1941, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Robert Schmieder's father emigrated from Germany in the 1920s, and became a very successful businessman.

Robert Schmieder's mother was part of a pioneer family in the territory of Arizona.

Robert Schmieder's brother was a distinguished businessman and aviator before losing his life at age 60 in a private aircraft accident.

Robert Schmieder has three grown children, and six grandchildren.

Robert Schmieder is married to Kathleen Schmieder, a school teacher for 28 years and currently a businesswoman.

Robert Schmieder has served in numerous professional service roles, including program committee, International Combustion Symposium, 1982,1984,1988; editor, Proc.

Robert Schmieder was a beta tester for Maxis Software 1995.

Robert Schmieder was active in the Sierra Club, working on the Prop.

Robert Schmieder has traveled to all 7 continents and about 30 countries worldwide, including three Atlantic Ocean crossings by boat.