June Pattullo

June Pattullo (June 30, 1921 – January 8, 1972) was an American oceanographer. She was the first woman to receive a PhD in physical oceanography.[1] She was considered the "world authority" on sea levels and their dependence on heating and cooling of the ocean.[2]

  1. ^ Gerber, Lisa M. (2010). "Mentoring Women in Physical Oceanography: MPOWIR Pattullo Conference; Charleston, South Carolina, 23–26 May 2010". Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union. 91 (33): 291. doi:10.1029/2010EO330004. ISSN 2324-9250.
  2. ^ Byrne, John V. (2012). "Oceanography Pioneers: The Oregon State Story" (PDF). Mains'l Haul. 48.