Mack Gipson Jr. was an influential American geologist born on September 15, 1931, known for his groundbreaking academic achievements. He became the first African-American man to earn a Ph.D. in geology, significantly contributing to the field. Prior to Gipson, Marguerite Williams had been the first African-American to obtain a doctorate in geology in 1942. His career spanned several decades during which he worked in both the petroleum industry and academia, playing a pivotal role in advancing the representation of African-Americans in earth sciences.
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Meaning of the name - Mack
A shortened form of names like Malcolm and Matthew, meaning 'devotee of God' or 'gift of God'.
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Mack Gipson Jr. belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Trenton
Educated At: Paine College | University of Chicago
Occupation: geophysicist | geologist
Employers: University of South Carolina
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 15, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 15, 2024 |
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| Sun | 21 Virgo 53 | 23 Virgo 20 | 24 Sagittarius 48 |
| Moon | 11 Scorpio 6 | 19 Aquarius 43 | 3 Aries 5 |
| Mercury | 6 Virgo 0 | 10 Virgo 26 | 3 Capricorn 13 |
| Venus | 23 Virgo 55 | 20 Libra 59 | 19 Capricorn 55 |
| Mars | 28 Libra 54 | 6 Cancer 26 | 5 Capricorn 46 |
| Jupiter | 12 Leo 46 | 20 Gemini 25 | 22 Leo 17 |
| Saturn | 16 Capricorn 57 | 15 Pisces 22 | 22 Capricorn 22 |
| Uranus | 18 Aries 22 | 27 Taurus 11 | 15 Aries 27 |
| Neptune | 6 Virgo 9 | 28 Pisces 39 | 7 Virgo 58 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 52 | 29 Capricorn 47 | 21 Cancer 35 |
| Rahu | 5 Aries 57 | 7 Aries 10 | 1 Aries 2 |
| Ketu | 5 Libra 57 | 7 Libra 10 | 1 Libra 2 |
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