Alice Primack established this fund in 2006 in honor of her late husband to support graduate students and faculty aligned with Social Foundations of Education at the University of Florida.

Robert joined the UF faculty in 1966 as an associate professor of educational psychology. He taught social foundations of education for over 30 years. Robert earned a bachelor’s degree from Monmouth College in 1961, and a master’s degree and doctorate degree from Rutgers University in 1963 and 1972, respectively. In 1978, he was named a UF President’s Scholar.

Robert passed away in 2006.