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Emma Lucy Braun

American botanist and first woman to be elected President of the Ecological Society of America, in 1950 (1889-1971) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 81

Emma Lucy Braun was a prominent botanist, ecologist, and expert on the forests of the eastern United States who was a professor of the University of Cincinnati. She was the first woman to be elected President of the Ecological Society of America, in 1950.

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1971Died5 March 19711970Ohio Natural Resources Hall of FameAward1952Mary Soper Pope Memorial AwardAward1943Guggenheim FellowshipAward1889Born19 April 1889

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Awards

Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame1970
Mary Soper Pope Memorial Award1952
Guggenheim Fellowship1943

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She was an environmentalist before the term was popularized, and a pioneering woman in her field, winning many awards for her work.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1971 · aged 81