Robert Simpson Woodward

Biography

Robert Simpson Woodward was a mathematician and scientist of remarkable range, leading explorations in geodesy, astronomy, and the physical sciences while heading the U.S. Geological Survey and the Carnegie Institution. His writings and administrative guidance helped shape the professional community of American scientists.

Resting in Rock Creek Cemetery, he is remembered for a lifetime of methodical study, for encouraging research, and for nurturing the scientific institutions that endure today.