Peggy-Kay Hamilton | |
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| Born | 1922 Illinois |
| Died | Sept 19th, 1959 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Master's Degree in Geology & Mineralogy |
| Alma mater | University of Columbia |
| Occupation | Researcher |
Peggy-Kay Hamilton (1922–1959) was born in Illinois in 1922 and was an American Research Associate in Mineralogy in the Department of Geology at Columbia University. One of Hamilton's first research breakthroughs was developing Research Project 49, otherwise known as the study of clay minerals. In her later research years, her focus shifted and led to her becoming involved full time in the study of uranium.[1]
Hamilton achieved success in the fields of geology and mineralogy; according to her frequent research partner and friend Paul F. Kerr, Hamilton was held in high regard by both students at Columbia University as well as professional colleagues at multiple scientific research institutions.[1]
Hamilton was a member of the international non-profit honour society known as Sigma Xi as well as of the Mineralogical Society of Canada. In 1957 Hamilton was elected as a fellow in the Mineralogical Society of America and the following year also elected as a fellow to the Geological Society of America.[1]