Dorothy Hill
Australian geologist and palaeontologist (1907–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dorothy Hill, AC, CBE, FAA, FRS[1] (10 September 1907 – 23 April 1997) was an Australian geologist and palaeontologist, the first female professor at an Australian university, and the first female president of the Australian Academy of Science.[2]
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Dorothy Hill | |
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Born | (1907-09-10)10 September 1907 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Died | 23 April 1997(1997-04-23) (aged 89) Brisbane, Australia |
Education | Coorparoo State School, Brisbane Girls Grammar School |
Alma mater | University of Queensland, Newnham College, University of Cambridge |
Awards | W. R. Browne Medal, Clarke Medal, Lyell Medal, CBE, AC |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology, Palaeontology |
Institutions | University of Queensland |
Doctoral advisor | Gertrude Elles |
Other academic advisors | Henry Caselli Richards |
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