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Josephine Tilden

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American phycologist (1869-1957)

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Josephine Elizabeth Tilden was an American expert on pacific algae. She established a research station in British Columbia, which lasted only until 1906. When Tilden became an assistant professor in 1903, she was the first female scientist employed by the University of Minnesota.

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Conway MacMillan sitting by Tilden with colleagues on the Gull Lake Expedition in 1893Conway MacMillan sitting by Tilden with colleagues on the Gull Lake Expedition in 1893The Seaside Station[8]The Seaside Station[8]Tilden's 1897 diagram of algal stalactitesTilden's 1897 diagram of algal stalactites

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Josephine Elizabeth Tilden was an American expert on pacific algae. She established a research station in British Columbia, which lasted only until 1906. When Tilden became an assistant professor in 1903, she was the first female scientist employed by the University of Minnesota. In 1910, despite not having a doctorate, she was promoted to full professor.

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United States
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Scientist
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Lived 1869 to 1957 · aged 88
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