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Dr Aola Mary Richards

Aola Richards was an renowned entomologist much of whose research was on the taxonomy of cave crickets (Rhaphidophoridae) of Australia and New Zealand.

In 1929 she completed a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgSc) at the University of Melbourne, returning in 1937 to undertake a Diploma in Dietetics. Cahn returned to the university yet again, in 1947, when she commenced a 21 year career lecturing in dietetics.

Barbara Gillian Briggs

Barbara Briggs joined the National Herbarium of New South Wales in November 1969 as a Botanist and later became a Research Scientist, Assistant Director (Herbarium) and then Senior Assistant Director (Scientific).

Alison McCusker

Alison McCusker was appointed first Director of flora programs at the Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS), and was instrumental in turning the Flora of Australia from a hopeful concept into viable project.

Alma Theodora Lee

Alma Lee was a botanist at the National Herbarium of New South Wales from 1938.

Dr Amanda Barnard

Australian scientist Dr Amanda Barnard’s research includes the possible risks of nanoparticles outside a laboratory environment.

Dr Anita Mary Mühl

Anita Mühl was an American psychiatrist who specialised in children’s needs.

Ann Cameron

Ann Cameron was a toxinologist whose research focussed on the anatomy and toxinology of venomous fishes, especially stonefish and the venomous tropical and sub-tropical fish of the Pacific Ocean, and the interaction between coral and fish.

Anna Frances Walker

Anna Walker was a botanist during the 1800s who studied the flora of New South Wales and Tasmania. The Mitchell Library has a collection of her works including sketches and letters.