Harrison Schmitt

Dr. Harrison Hagan "Jack" Schmitt (born July 3, 1935) is a geologist, astronaut, and former senator. He has walked on the Moon.

Early life and education

Born in Santa Rita, New Mexico, Schmitt grew up in nearby Silver City. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in science from the California Institute of Technology in 1957 and then spent a year studying geology at the University of Oslo in Norway. Doctorate of Philosophy in geology from Harvard University in 1964.

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Santa Rita, New Mexico - Silver City - Bachelor of Science - Science - California Institute of Technology - 1957 - Geology - University of Oslo - Norway - Doctorate of Philosophy - Harvard University - 1964

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