Heather Williams (biologist) facts for kids
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Heather Williams
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| Born | 1955 (age 69–70) Spokane, Washington
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Bowdoin College Rockefeller University |
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| Fields | Ornithology |
| Institutions | Williams College |
Heather Williams, born in 1955 in Spokane, Washington, is an American scientist who studies birds. She is known as an ornithologist. Since 1988, she has been a professor at Williams College.
Heather went to Bowdoin College and earned a degree in biology in 1977. Later, she studied at Rockefeller University, where she received her Ph.D. in neuroscience in 1985. Neuroscience is the study of the brain and nervous system.
In 1993, Heather Williams received a special award called the MacArthur Fellowship. This award is given to talented people in many different fields who show great creativity and potential for future discoveries.
Studying Bird Songs
One of Heather Williams' most important works involves studying bird songs. She collected a lot of information about bird songs on Kent Island. This island is also known as the "Bowdoin Science Station." Her research helps us understand how birds communicate through their songs.
