Florence Bascom Scientist

Florence Bascom (July 14, 1862 – June 18, 1945) was the first woman hired by the United States Geological Survey, known for her innovative use of petrography in studying crystalline rocks and identifying their origins. She was of Huguenot and Basque ancestry.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 14, 1862
Birth place	Williamstown Massachusetts
Nationality	United States
Date of death	June 18, 1945
Education	Johns Hopkins University University of Wisconsin–Madison