Nora Stanton Blatch Barney
Civil engineer and suffragist leader
Born
September 30th, 1883
141 years ago
Died
1971
54 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Born in 1883, a civil engineer and architect contributed significantly to the field of engineering while advocating for women's rights. Graduated from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and was the first woman to graduate with a degree in civil engineering. Active in the women's suffrage movement, worked with leading organizations to promote voting rights for women. Held various positions in the American Society of Civil Engineers, paving the way for future generations of women in engineering.
First woman to earn a degree in civil engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn
Advocated for women's suffrage through multiple organizations
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