Shenwas the first woman professor at Harvard University.
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Shenwas a pioneer in toxicology, studying the effects of industrialnmetals and chemicals on workers’ health. n
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nShenwas a leading expert in occupational health—studying safety andnhealth issues at workplaces.
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nAndnshe lived to be 101 years old!
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AlicenHamilton was born on this date in 1869. She was home schooled untilnshe attended a college prep school and several universities. Shenbecame a resident of Hull House, which was founded by social reformernand Progressive Era star Jane Addams, and the two became lifelongnfriends. It was at Hull House that Hamilton first became interestednin health hazards in the workplace.
AlicenHamilton was born on this date in 1869. She was home schooled untilnshe attended a college prep school and several universities. Shenbecame a resident of Hull House, which was founded by social reformernand Progressive Era star Jane Addams, and the two became lifelongnfriends. It was at Hull House that Hamilton first became interestednin health hazards in the workplace.n
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This EH.Net articlenabout workplace safety discusses roughly the same period as Hamilton’snlife—and it was a time of increasing interest and progress innworkplace safety. It’s cool that Hamilton got to live long enough tonsee a lot of changes for the better in her field…and to get medalsnand recognition for her major contributions, too.
This EH.Net articlenabout workplace safety discusses roughly the same period as Hamilton’snlife—and it was a time of increasing interest and progress innworkplace safety. It’s cool that Hamilton got to live long enough tonsee a lot of changes for the better in her field…and to get medalsnand recognition for her major contributions, too. n
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nThankngoodness for people like Alice Hamilton!
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Anniversary of a plea for help regarding the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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AuthornHenry Wadsworth Longfellow’s birthday
AuthornHenry Wadsworth Longfellow’s birthdayn
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nAuthornJohn Steinbeck’s birthday
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