Young, Roger Arliner
1899-1964 · Contribution: 1924-1940
Zoologist and marine biologist
Research in zoology and marine biology — the structures controlling salt concentration in Paramecium, fertilization in marine organisms, and the effects of radiation on sea urchin eggs
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1899, Clifton Forge, Virginia
- Active since
- 1924
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Best known for
- First African American woman to earn a PhD in zoology
Impact on the world
Young broke ground for Black women in zoology and marine biology, publishing original research at a time such achievement was almost unheard of, despite severe personal and financial hardship.
Sources
- Scientific American
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