Leah Allen facts for kids
Leah Brown Allen (November 6, 1884 in Providence, Rhode Island – February 1973) was an American astronomer and Professor of Astronomy at Hood College.
She joined Lick Observatory as Carnegie Assistant in 1908. Professor Allen began teaching astronomy at Hood in 1928.
Education
She studied at Hope Street School, 1902. Then at Brown University, 1904–1906, special work in astronomy under Professor Winslow Upton. She received her M.A. from Wellesley College in 1912.
Prizes named in her honor
- Leah B. Allen Award for Excellence in Math and Science, Hood College
- Leah B. Allen Prize in Astronomy, Hood College
Correspondents
- Annie Jump Cannon
- William F. Meggers
Memberships
- American Astronomical Society
- AAVSO, Charter Member
See also
In Spanish: Leah Brown Allen para niños
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