Mary Alice McWhinnie | |
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| Born | August 10, 1922 |
| Died | March 17, 1980 (aged 57) |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Bsc DePaul University PhD Northwestern University |
| Known for | Biology of Krill |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biology |
| Institutions | DePaul University |
Mary Alice McWhinnie (August 10, 1922 – March 17, 1980) was an American biologist, professor at DePaul University and an authority on krill.[1][2] From Chicago, Illinois, she was the first woman to sail for two months in Antarctic waters aboard the NSF's research vessel, USNS Eltanin.[3] The National Science Foundation eventually allowed her to winter over at McMurdo Station and in 1974, she became the first American woman to serve as chief scientist at an Antarctic research station.[2][4]
- ^ "Finding Aid for Mary Alice McWhinnie Faculty Papers" (PDF). Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Mary Alice McWhinnie Collections Record". Smithsonian Institution Archives Collection Website. Smithsonian Institution Archives. 1962. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ "In Celebration of Women's History Month, McWhinnie First Woman to Sail in Antarctic Waters". www.nsf.gov.
- ^ Ellen, Alers (March 10, 2011). "Little Things Mean a Lot". Smithsonian Institution Archives. Retrieved 28 April 2015.