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[[]]'''Alice Hamilton''' (February 27, 1869 – September 22, 1970) was an American physician, research scientist, and author who is best known as a leading expert in the field of occupational health and a pioneer in the field of industrial toxicology. She was also the first woman appointed to the faculty of Harvard University. Her scientific research focused on the study of occupational illnesses and the dangerous effects of industrial metals and chemical compounds. In addition to her scientific work, Hamilton was a social-welfare reformer, humanitarian, peace activist, and a resident-volunteer at Hull House in Chicago. She was the recipient of numerous honors and awards, most notably the Lasker Award for her public-service contributions. | [[File:Alice Hamilton.jpg|thumb|Alice Hamilton.]]'''Alice Hamilton''' (February 27, 1869 – September 22, 1970) was an American physician, research scientist, and author who is best known as a leading expert in the field of occupational health and a pioneer in the field of industrial toxicology. | ||
She was also the first woman appointed to the faculty of Harvard University. Her scientific research focused on the study of occupational illnesses and the dangerous effects of industrial metals and chemical compounds. | |||
In addition to her scientific work, Hamilton was a social-welfare reformer, humanitarian, peace activist, and a resident-volunteer at Hull House in Chicago. | |||
She was the recipient of numerous honors and awards, most notably the Lasker Award for her public-service contributions. | |||
== In the News == | |||
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== Fiction cross-reference == | |||
* [[Crimes against chemical constants]] | |||
* [[Gnomon algorithm]] | |||
== Nonfiction cross-reference == | |||
External links: | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Hamilton Alice Hamilton] @ Wikipedia | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:26, 27 February 2018
Alice Hamilton (February 27, 1869 – September 22, 1970) was an American physician, research scientist, and author who is best known as a leading expert in the field of occupational health and a pioneer in the field of industrial toxicology.
She was also the first woman appointed to the faculty of Harvard University. Her scientific research focused on the study of occupational illnesses and the dangerous effects of industrial metals and chemical compounds.
In addition to her scientific work, Hamilton was a social-welfare reformer, humanitarian, peace activist, and a resident-volunteer at Hull House in Chicago.
She was the recipient of numerous honors and awards, most notably the Lasker Award for her public-service contributions.
In the News
Fiction cross-reference
Nonfiction cross-reference
External links:
- Alice Hamilton @ Wikipedia