Esther Greisheimer facts for kids

Esther M. Greisheimer (born October 31, 1891 – died 1982) was an American scientist and teacher. She spent her life studying the human body and teaching others about it.

Esther was born in Chillicothe, Ohio. She loved learning and earned many degrees from different universities. She got her first degree, a bachelor's degree in education, from Ohio University in 1914. Then, she earned a master's degree in physiology from Clark University in 1916. Physiology is the study of how living things, like our bodies, work.

She continued her studies and received a doctorate (PhD) in human physiology and biochemistry from the University of Chicago in 1919. Finally, she became a medical doctor (MD) from the University of Minnesota in 1923. By 1924, she was a licensed doctor and surgeon. This means she could practice medicine and perform operations.

Her Career and Contributions

Esther Greisheimer spent about fifty years working as a teacher and researcher at universities. She taught at the University of Minnesota, the Medical College of Pennsylvania, and the Temple University School of Medicine.

She wrote many articles for science journals, over 150 of them! But she is most famous for her important textbook called Physiology and Anatomy. This book helped many students learn about how the human body is built and how it functions.

Awards and Recognition

Esther Greisheimer was recognized for her hard work and contributions to medicine. She was part of special groups called Sigma Xi and Alpha Omega Alpha, which are honor societies for smart students and professionals.

In 1940, her old university, Ohio University, gave her the Medal of Merit. This award was for her important work in medical education. Later, in 1980, she was honored again when she was named to the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame. This celebrated her achievements as a woman from Ohio who made a big difference.