William Herbert Hobbs, Ph.D. (1864- ) was an American geologist, born at Worcester, Mass., and educated at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, at Johns Hopkins (Ph. D., 1888), and at Heidelberg (1888-89). He filled several positions at the University of Wisconsin (1889-1906). From 1886 to 1906 he served with the United States Geological Survey. His publications include: Earthquakes (1907); Characteristics of Existing Glaciers (1911); and Earth Features and their Meaning (1912). He became editor of the Journal of Geology in 1909. A geologist is a contributor to the science of geology, studying the physical structure and processes of the Earth. ... Motto: Nickname: The Heart of the Commonwealth, The City of the Seven Hills, Wormtown, Woo-town, Wortown (war-town), The City of Diners Founded Incorporated 1673 1722  County Worcester County Borough Parrish Mayor Timothy P. Murray (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 99. ... For other Worcester Colleges, see Worcester College (disambiguation). ... The Johns Hopkins University is a private institution of higher learning located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. ... The Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg (German Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg; also known as simply University of Heidelberg) was established in the town of Heidelberg in the Rhineland in 1386. ... The University of Wisconsin was founded in 1848 and is the largest university in the state of Wisconsin. ... 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...