Janet Thomson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1942 (age 81–82) |
| Nationality | UK |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Awards | Fuchs Medal (2001) Polar Medal (2003) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology |
| Institutions | British Antarctic Survey |
Janet Thomson also known as Janet Wendy Thomson (born 1942) is a British geologist and the first British woman scientist to complete field research in Antarctica. Thomson Summit and Thomson Glacier are named in her honor. She was a 2001 recipient of the British Antarctic Survey's Fuchs Medal, and in 2003, she was the recipient of the Polar Medal.