Marie Agnes Hinrichs
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Marie Agnes Hinrichs | |
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| Born | 1892 |
| Died | 1979 (aged 86–87) |
| Citizenship | USA |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago; Rush Medical College |
| Known for | zoology, embryo radiation research, physiology, health education |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Zoology, Physiology, Physical Health |
| Institutions | Southern Illinois University, University of Illinois |
| Thesis | (1923) |
| Doctoral advisor | Charles Manning Child |
Marie Agnes Hinrichs Ph.D., M.D. (1892 – 1979) was an American scientist specializing in zoology, physiology, and physical health. She earned a Ph.D. in zoology in 1923, conferred from the University of Chicago.[1] She taught at the University of Chicago, before moving on to direct departments at Southern Illinois University and University of Illinois. She became known for her research into the effects of both ultraviolet radiation and visible radiation on living matter, with particular interest in the effects on developing embryos.[1]
Her awards include the University Distinguished Service Award from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the Distinguished Service Award and the William A. Howe Award from the American School Health Association.[2]
Hinrichs studied at the University of Chicago and earned a Ph.D. in zoology. During her studies, she served as an assistant in Zoology.[3][4] She studied under Charles Manning Child. Hinrichs spent fourteen summers researching at the Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory.[5] She also researched at the NELA Research Laboratory at Nela Park.[6] She earned an M.D. from Rush Medical College.[1]