Florence Bascom
Pioneering geologist who studied rocks and mountains.
Their Story
Florence Bascom was a geologist who studied the rocks and landforms of the eastern United States. She was one of the first women to earn a doctorate in geology and to work for the U.S. Geological Survey. She trained many future women geologists.
Era
1900s
Field
Geology
Florence Bascom
Pioneering geologist who studied rocks and mountains.
Science · Geology · 1900s · Women in STEM
Their Story
Florence Bascom was a geologist who studied the rocks and landforms of the eastern United States. She was one of the first women to earn a doctorate in geology and to work for the U.S. Geological Survey. She trained many future women geologists.
Key Innovation
Made important studies of rock formations and trained a generation of women geologists.
Why It Matters Today
Her research methods help scientists understand how mountains and rocks form over time.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Bascom
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