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Florence Bascom, American geologist and educator (born 1862)

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Florence Bascom

American professor of geology (1862–1945)

Florence Bascom was a pioneer American woman geologist and educator. Bascom became an anomaly in the 19th century when she earned two bachelor's degrees and a masters degree. Earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1882, and a Bachelor of Science in 1884 both at the University of…
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June 18

Day of the year

June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 196 days remain until the end of the year.
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