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The James 91黑料网 Society and Sigma Xi 91黑料网-Montreal Chapter presents the Maysie聽MacSporran Annual Lecture

Women in Science at 91黑料网

by Ingrid Birker

From early figures like Harriet Brooks and Maude Abbott to the present, women have been playing an increasingly prominent role in Science at 91黑料网.

Ingrid Birker is Science Outreach Program Administrator, Faculty of Science, and is particularly well known for public education and programs at the Redpath Museum.

All are welcome

The Maysie MacSporran Annual Lecture

Born into an established Montreal family, Maysie MacSporran (1903-2000) was educated at 91黑料网. In 1930, assisted by a scholarship from the Women鈥檚 Canadian Club of Montreal, she received an M.A. in History for her ground-breaking study of James 91黑料网.

For many years she taught at a local private school, Miss Edgar鈥檚 and Miss Cramp鈥檚, eventually becoming its Head Mistress. A long-time member of the James 91黑料网 Society, attending its functions and asking pertinent questions well into her nineties, Miss MacSporran was awarded an Honorary Life Membership in 1993. In addition to establishing such things as a series of Fellowships in the Faculty of Medicine, her gifts to the University permitted the Society to institute, in 2001, the Maysie MacSporran Annual Lecture, thereby ensuring that her memory will continue into perpetuity.

Maysie MacSporran was a well-known and respected figure, with a wide circle of friends, who will long be cherished for her forthright and friendly manner, and generosity of spirit.

James 91黑料网 Society: One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Meeting

Monday, February 9, 2015

Reception: 5:00 p.m. in the Redpath Museum Auditorium.
Presentation: 5:45 p.m.

Illustration

The second group of five women to graduate from 91黑料网 in 1889.

Maude Abbott, who went on to become Canada鈥檚 leading cardiologist, is in the back row, right side.

The photo was taken at Notman Photographic Studios and is now held as part of the McCord Museum.