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Florence Bascom, American Geologist

Colour enhanced portrait of Florence Bascom (July 14, 1862 - June 18, 1945) was an American geologist. In 1893, she became the first woman to receive a PhD from Johns Hopkins University. While studying at John Hopkins she was forced to sit behind a screen so as not to disturb the men. In 1894, she was the first woman elected to the Geological Society of America. She published over 40 articles on genetic petrography, geomorphology, and gravel.

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Florence Bascom, American Geologist

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Colour enhanced portrait of Florence Bascom (July 14, 1862 - June 18, 1945) was an American geologist. In 1893, she became the first woman to receive a PhD from Johns Hopkins University. While studying at John Hopkins she was forced to sit behind a screen so as not to disturb the men. In 1894, she was the first woman elected to the Geological Society of America. She published over 40 articles on genetic petrography, geomorphology, and gravel.

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