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Florence Bascom – Scientist of the Day

Florence Bascom, an American geologist and professor, was born on July 14, 1862 (or possibly July 1, 1863), in Williamstown, Mass.

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Florence Bascom (14 July 1862 – 18 June 1945)

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Florence Bascom (1862-1945) was an American geologist and professor of Geology at Bryn Mawr College. She was the second woman to obtain a Ph.D. in Geology, and was the first female geologist to present a paper before the Geological Survey of Washington. One of her more famous works involves the crystalline rocks and geomorphology of the Mid-Atlantic Piedmont region.

When she started teaching geology it was only a single course, but during her time she developed this into a full major and later into a graduate program. She worked as a professor for 33 years, making a big impact on future geological research and education.

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Florence Bascom (14 July 1862 – 18 June 1945)

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Florence Bascom : Born July 14, 1862 : Died June 18, 1945

Florence Bascom was an American pioneer for women as a geologist and educator. Bascom became an anomaly in the 19th century when she earned two bachelor's degre...

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To wrap up Earth Science Week it seemed appropriate to mention the pioneering geologist and professor, Florence Bascom.

  When she got her doctorate in geology in 1893, Bascom was the first woman to obtain a doctorate from Johns Hopkins.

  She was the second woman to have a PhD in geology in the United States. (The first was Mary Emilee Holmes, University of Michigan, 1888.*) She is also credited…

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