EEC 1 views today 1 views this weekFirst woman in North America to receive a PhD in oceanographyEaster Ellen CuppBiographyListsAlso ViewedThe basicsQuick factsIntroFirst woman in North America to receive a PhD in oceanographyGender:FemalePlaces:United States of AmericaIs:BiologistScientistMarine biologistOceanographerTeacherWork field:AcademiaBiologyScienceBirth: 1904(Neola, USA)Death: 1999(San Diego, USA)