Person

Alexander, Jean Logan (1892 - 1977)

Born
1892
Died
27 April 1977
Occupation
Chemist

Summary

Jean Alexander was a chemistry demonstrator, senior demonstrator and lecturer at the University of Melbourne from 1921 to 1963. She also lectured at the Mildura Branch University, was Supervisor of Examinations for the University and Public Examinations, and was Dean of Women for 18 months. Alexander served for many years on the Committee of the Victorian Women Graduates' Association, represented Australia at Conferences of the International Federation of University Women overseas, and was a strong supporter of ANZAAS.

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Chronology

1921 - 1963
Career position - Demonstrator, then Senior Demonstrator and Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Melbourne

Published resources

Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation Exhibitions

  • McCarthy, Gavan; Morgan, Helen; Smith, Ailie; van den Bosch, Alan, Where are the Women in Australian Science?, Exhibition of the Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation, First published 2003 with lists updated regulary edn, Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, 2003, https://eoas.info/exhibitions/wisa/wisa.html. Details

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