Albert W. Bally
Albert Walter Bally was an American geologist, previously the Harry Carothers Wiess Professor of Emeritus at Rice University. He died in July 2019.Career
Bally started his career at Shell Oil Company, retiring as Chief Geologist after 27 years in 1981. After retirement, he joined Rice University as chair of the Department of Geology and Geophysics. He remained active in the department until his death in 2019.
In 1988, Bally was elected President of the Geological Society of America. He died on July 30, 2019.Awards
