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Isabella A. Abbott, PhD

Isabella A. Abbott, PhD. Brunno Cerozi. Education. BA in Botany, 1941, University of Hawaii MS in Botany, 1942, University of Michigan PhD in algal taxonomy, 1950, University of California. Achievements. F irst person of Hawaiian ancestry to earn a PhD in science

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Isabella A. Abbott, PhD

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  1. Isabella A. Abbott, PhD Brunno Cerozi

  2. Education • BA in Botany, 1941, University of Hawaii • MS in Botany, 1942, University of Michigan • PhD in algal taxonomy, 1950, University of California

  3. Achievements • First person of Hawaiian ancestry to earn a PhD in science • First woman on the biological sciences faculty at Stanford University • Considered the foremost expert on central-Pacific algae

  4. Publications

  5. Publications • Authored eight books and over 150 publications • More than 200 algae “owe” their discovery and scientific names to “Izzy” • Including the Rhodomelaceae family (red algae) genus of Abbottella • This has earned her the nickname "first lady of limu”

  6. Most relevant publication

  7. Curiosities • Was the only girl and second youngest of eight siblings • Her mother was fascinated by plants and had a great knowledge about the local seaweeds • Dr. Abbott and her siblings were always collecting seaweeds with their mother

  8. Dr. Abbott: an example of dedication to science

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