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Mar 24, 1869 Davenport, Iowa, United States Died on 15 May 1957 (aged 88)
American phycologist
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About Josephine Tilden
- Josephine Elizabeth Tilden (March 24, 1869 – May 15, 1957) was an American expert on pacific algae.
- She was the first woman scientist employed by the University of Minnesota.
- Tilden 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, Tilden was promoted to full professor.
- Tilden traveled widely and particularly around the Pacific Ocean to collect unusual samples of flora.
- Tilden also created an important collection of algae which she took from the university and kept in her house for further study after she retired.
