Marian E. Hubbard facts for kids

Marian Elizabeth Hubbard (born August 31, 1868 – died February 24, 1956) was an important American scientist. She was a zoologist, which means she studied animals. For over 40 years, she taught about animals at Wellesley College. She was also a strong supporter of women's rights.

Marian Hubbard's Early Life

Marian Elizabeth Hubbard was born in McGregor, Iowa. Her parents were Rodolphus and Hanna Hubbard. She finished school in McGregor in 1886.

She then went to Mount Holyoke Seminary until 1889. Later, she earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in 1894 from the University of Chicago.

Her Career as a Zoologist

Even though she only had a bachelor's degree, Marian Hubbard became a respected professor. She taught at Wellesley College in Massachusetts for more than 40 years. She eventually became a full professor. When she retired in 1937, she was named professor emerita. This is a special title for retired professors.

Hubbard was known for her strong belief in women's abilities. She wrote articles for the Wellesley Alumnae Quarterly. These articles often talked about science and women in science. She was a member of several important science groups. These included the American Ornithologists' Union, which studies birds. She also belonged to the American Association of University Professors. This group supports college teachers. She was also part of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Supporting Women in Science

Marian Hubbard was a big supporter of women's suffrage. This was the movement to give women the right to vote. She spoke up for women scientists at Wellesley College. She even wrote to the college president about the challenges women in science faced.

Her Research and Discoveries

Hubbard's research covered many interesting topics. She studied how traits are passed down in insects. She also looked at how birds develop from eggs. Another area of her work was observing the behavior of salamanders.

In 1904, she helped write an article about a part of a scallop called the pecten. This research looked at how the pecten's "rays" could be different lengths. Sadly, in 1914, a fire at Wellesley College destroyed much of her work. Twenty years of her research on beetles was lost in that fire.

Marian Hubbard retired from Wellesley College in 1937. She passed away on February 24, 1956.

Her Published Works

Marian Hubbard wrote several scientific papers. Some of her important works include:

• Studies in the evolution of Pecten IV Ray variability in Pecten varius (1904)
• Coorelated Protective Devices In Some California Salamanders (1907)
• Some Experiments on the Order of Succession of the Somites in the Chick (1908)