Category: Geoscience Histories

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Geoscience Histories: Dr. Frances Wagner

Frances Wagner was one of Canada’s first female geologists. Her studies in micropaleontology and mapping of Canada’s microscopic fossils were groundbreaking to our understanding of

Geoscience Histories: John Tuzo Wilson

Canada’s history is full of geoscientists who have made important discoveries in the field of geoscience. Geoscientists work to help advance technology, solve problems, preserve

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Geoscience Histories: Kathleen Rice

Kathleen (Kate) Rice, also known as the Lady of the Lake, was an adventurer, prospector, wilderness survivalist, musher, hunter, trapper, and writer—despite living in a

A black and white photograph of a young woman in a striped shirt with glasses. She is standing in front of a desk and there is a map of Canada on the wall behind her. On top of the photo text reads: "Geoscience Histories. Moira Dunbar."

Geoscience Histories: Moira Dunbar

Musician, geographer, actress, and sea ice researcher: Moira Dunbar was a legendary scientist. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Moira emigrated to Canada when she was 29

Geoscience Histories: Dr. Alice Wilson

Dr. Alice Wilson, born August 1881, was one of Canada’s first female geologists, and the first female to be hired to work as a geologist