Bernice Ackerman

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Bernice Ackerman

Earth Sciences

#520

World Rank

#882

Historical Rank

#199

USA Rank

Meteorology

#47

World Rank

#75

Historical Rank

#27

USA Rank

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Bernice Ackerman's Degrees

• Masters Atmospheric Science Pennsylvania State University

Why Is Bernice Ackerman Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Bernice Ackerman was an American meteorologist, known for being the first woman weathercaster in the U.S. and the first woman meteorologist at Argonne National Laboratory. Early life and education Born in Chicago, Ackerman was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Lake View High School. Prior to attending college, she was a weather observer and flight briefer for the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service in World War II. Ackerman attended the University of Chicago throughout her education, where she received her a bachelor's degree in meteorology and Phi Beta Kappa in 1948, her master's degree in meteorology in 1955, and her PhD in geophysical science in 1965.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Bernice Ackerman?

Bernice Ackerman is affiliated with the following schools:

• Pennsylvania State University
• University of Chicago
• Texas A&M University