Dorothy Hill
Dorothy Hill, AC, CBE, FAA, FRS (10 September 1907 – 23 April 1997) was an Australian geologist and palaeontologist, the first female professor at an Australian university, and the first female president of the Australian Academy of Science.
Dorothy Hill AC CBE FAA FRS | |
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Hill, with horse, Walter, c.1929 | |
| Born | 10 September 1907 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 23 April 1997 (aged 89) Brisbane, Australia |
| Education | Coorparoo State School, Brisbane Girls Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland, Newnham College, University of Cambridge |
| Awards | W. R. Browne Medal, Clarke Medal, Lyell Medal, CBE, AC |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology, Palaeontology |
| Institutions | University of Queensland |
| Doctoral advisor | Gertrude Elles |
| Other academic advisors | Henry Caselli Richards |
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