Ruth Pirret | |
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| Born | 24 July 1874 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 19 June 1939 London, England |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Known for | first woman to graduate with a BSc from the University of Glasgow research contribution to the understanding of radioactive decay |
| Awards | Advanced Practical Physiology (University of Glasgow) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | British Admiralty University of Glasgow Ashburne House Hall |
Ruth Pirret (24 July 1874 - 19 June 1939) was a Scottish scientist working in the field of radioactivity and the first woman to graduate from the University of Glasgow with a BSc. She was the second woman to register as a research student at the university after Louise McIlroy. Her research contributed to the understanding of radioactive decay.