Josephine Tilden, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Josephine Tilden

American phycologist

Date of Birth: 24-Mar-1869

Place of Birth: Davenport, Iowa, United States

Date of Death: 15-May-1957

Profession: botanist, phycologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Josephine Elizabeth Tilden (March 24, 1869 – May 15, 1957) was an American expert on pacific algae.
She was the first woman scientist employed by the University of Minnesota.
Tilden established a research station in British Columbia which lasted only until 1906.
When Tilden became an assistant Professor in 1903, she was the first female scientist employed by the University of Minnesota.
In 1910, despite not having a doctorate, Tilden was promoted to full professor.
Tilden traveled widely and particularly around the Pacific Ocean to collect unusual samples of flora.
Tilden also created an important collection of algae which she took from the university and kept in her house for further study after she retired.