Noted geologist, writer, lecturer and martial artist, Soke Hausel, was inducted into
Who’s Who in the Science & Engineering 2011-2012 (11th edition) for contributions to the geological sciences, writing and public speaking. Since Who’s Who began publishing this prestigious biographical reference book and awards, Hausel has been inducted into seven of the editions. He has also been inducted into
Who’s Who in the West,
Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in the 21st Century, Living Science, Great Minds of the 21st Century and
2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century.
He is only one of a handful of geologists in history to discover several major mineral deposits that include gold, gemstones and diamonds. But because of being a contract research geologist, he was unable to benefit financially from any of his research. And it may take many decades to realize how valuable some of these are. For instance, two of the gold deposits found in 1981 and 1988 in Alaska and Wyoming are just now in the exploration stage. And his discoveries of world-class colored gemstone deposits in the central Laramie Mountains remain unmapped due to questionable dealings of the state of Wyoming and current administration.
Prior to 1977, Wyoming was thought to be gem-poor other than jade. Today, Wyoming is considered to be the Gem Capital of North America, because of dozens of gemstone discoveries made over 29 years of mapping and research. Wyoming is now known for diamonds, ruby, sapphire, water sapphire (iolite) and numerous other gem deposits.
As an author of >1000 books, professional papers, magazine articles, abstracts and geological maps, and >1,000 km2 of original geological mapping, he stands alone.
He has been presented numerous awards over the years including the
President's Award, the
Archimedes's Award of Geological Sciences, the
Wyoming Geological Association's Distinguished Service Award and was inducted into the
National Rock Hound Hall of Fame and
Millennium Hall of Fame. He has also been inducted into 13 other Halls of Fame for Martial Arts.
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