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Eleanor Emily Chase

Eleanor Emily Chase was a Lecturer and Demonstrator in Zoology at the University of Sydney in the 1910s and 1920s

Fanny Cohen was a first class scholar in geology and mathematics at the University of Sydney and went on to study at the University of Cambridge. She returned to Sydney and in 1929 became headmistress of Fort Street Girls’ High School.

Ellen Benham

In 1902 Benham was appointed as a botany lecturer at the University of Adelaide.

Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop

Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop is a physicist who is recognised internationally for her work in laser physics, linear and nonlinear high resolution spectroscopy, laser micromanipulation, atom cooling and trapping and nano-optics. =

Betty Carter

Betty Carter developed a legendary reputation as one of the great mentors for young jazz musicians. Equally legendary was her singing prowess, creating a distinctive style of improvisation that could transcend any song.

Dorothy Donegan

Blessed with an enormous orchestral capacity at the keyboard, Dorothy Donegan was fluent in several styles of jazz as well as with European classical music.

Martina Arroyo

American opera singer and educator

Pearl Lang

American dancer, choreographer, and teacher

Sheila Jordan

Sheila Jordan was not only one of the premier singers in jazz, but she was known for her stimulating vocal workshops as well. A superb scat singer, she could just as easily reach the emotional depths of a ballad.

Carla Fasano

Carla Fasano was the first woman to be appointed professor at the University of Wollongong (1985).