Leah Allen facts for kids

Leah Brown Allen (born November 6, 1884, in Providence, Rhode Island – died February 1973) was an American astronomer. An astronomer is a scientist who studies stars, planets, and everything in space. She also taught astronomy as a professor at Hood College.

In 1908, she started working at Lick Observatory as a Carnegie Assistant. Later, in 1928, Professor Allen began teaching astronomy at Hood College.

Her School Days

Leah Brown Allen went to Hope Street School in 1902. After that, from 1904 to 1906, she studied at Brown University. There, she focused on astronomy with Professor Winslow Upton. She earned her Master's degree (M.A.) from Wellesley College in 1912.

Awards in Her Name

Hood College honors Leah Brown Allen by naming two special awards after her:

• Leah B. Allen Award for Excellence in Math and Science
• Leah B. Allen Prize in Astronomy

People She Worked With

Leah Brown Allen corresponded with other important scientists, including:

• Annie Jump Cannon
• William F. Meggers

Groups She Belonged To

She was a member of several important groups for astronomers:

• American Astronomical Society
• AAVSO, where she was a founding member