Ann Henderson-Sellers
Ann Henderson-Sellers is an earth systems scientist widely respected for her research into the description and prediction of the influence of land cover and land-use change on climate and human systems.
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Marion Frieswyk
OSS cartographer during WWII
Ida Lee
Ida Lee was an historical geographer who wrote several books on maritime exploration in the Pacific.
Helen Churchill Candee
American journalist, author, and social reformer, who achieved widespread recognition for her diverse career and her survival of the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912.
Dr Judith Rees
Judith Rees graduated from the London School of Economics with a BSc 1965 and after teaching at Wye College in Kent returned to LSE as a lecturer, completing her PhD in 1978. Judith Rees moved to the University of Hull in 1989 becoming Dean of Geography and Pro-Vice Chancellor. After returning to LSE she was a Pro-Director 1998-2004, later becoming Co-Director of the Grantham Research Institute.
Wáng Zhènyì
Qing dynasty scientist Wang Zhenyi accomplished much in her short life, excelling particularly in astronomy, mathematics and poetry.
Ann Marshall
Ann Marshall lectured in geography at the University of Adelaide for over thirty years. She was heavily involved in successful campaigns against inner-city freeways in Adelaide.
Eileen Fairbairn
She is remembered for pioneering the teaching of modern geography in New Zealand secondary schools.
Marcia Lynne Langton
Marcia Langton is a leading academic and Indigenous spokesperson who has held the foundation chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne since February 2000.