Joanne Simpson
1923–2010 (age 87)
Meteorologist
Biography
Joanne Simpson was a pioneering meteorologist whose groundbreaking research advanced scientific understanding of atmospheric phenomena. Her career broke barriers in a male-dominated field and established her as a respected authority in meteorological science.
Simpson's contributions to meteorology and her role as a trailblazer for women in science continue to inspire researchers and scientists who build upon her foundational work.