Elizabeth Herriott

Elizabeth Herriott
Born1882
Rangiora, New Zealand
Died13 March 1936 (aged 54)
Christchurch, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealand
Alma materCanterbury University College
Known forFirst woman lecturer at Canterbury University College
Scientific career
FieldsBotany

Elizabeth Maude Herriott (1882 – 13 March 1936) was a New Zealand scientist and academic. She was the first woman appointed to the permanent teaching staff at Canterbury College, now the University of Canterbury.[1]

  1. ^ Thomson, A.D. "Some Pioneer Women Graduates in Botany from Canterbury University College" (PDF). Centre for Studies on N.Z. Science History. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 February 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2016.