Dr. McGaughey graduated from Augustana College (now Augustana University.) After graduation from Augustana, Bob completed his Master's degree at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado and his PhD at the Worcester Foundation and Boston University.

Bob then went to England and worked at the ARC Unit for Reproduction and Biochemistry in Cambridge, England. On returning to the United States in 1970, he completed a one-year postdoctoral appointment at the University of Colorado.

In the fall of 1971 Bob accepted a tenure track appointment in the Zoology Department at Arizona State University, in Tempe, Arizona, where he taught, obtained grants, did research, published papers and book chapters, mentored students and served the Zoology department and university on many committees until his retirement in 2004.

In 1984 Bob began consulting as lab director and embryologist for the Arizona Center for Fertility Studies. In the fall of 2018 Bob was recognized by Augustana University as a Distinguished Alumnus for his contributions to reproductive sciences and pioneering work in Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Mel and Ruth McGaughey.  

His is survived by his beloved wife of thirty-three years, Barbara, a son and daughter in law, two brothers and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Hilton Garden Inn at ASU Research Park, 7290 South Price Road, Tempe.

In lieu of flowers, Bob requests that you consider making a donation to a cause or charity close to your heart.

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