Isabella Abbott

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Marine biologist
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:University_of_Hawaii
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
gptkbp:awards gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
gptkbp:birthDate 1919-07-20
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:contribution Educational outreach programs
Mentorship of young scientists
Publications in scientific journals
Participation in scientific conferences
Collaboration with international researchers
Algal taxonomy
Leadership in scientific organizations
Advancement of women in science
Support for marine protected areas
Research on coastal ecosystems
Advocacy for marine research funding
Development of marine biology curricula
Promotion of public engagement in science
Research on algal biodiversity
Research on algal biofuels
Research on algal genetics
Research on algal symbiosis
Research on climate change impacts on marine life
Research on the ecological roles of algae
Studies on harmful algal blooms
Studies on marine biodiversity hotspots
Studies on marine food webs
Studies on the role of algae in carbon cycling
Work with indigenous communities on marine issues
Promotion of sustainable practices in marine environments
gptkbp:deathDate 2019-09-19
gptkbp:fellow gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Sciences
gptkb:American_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Science
gptkbp:field Phycology
gptkbp:honors gptkb:Isabella_A._Abbott_Award
Named after her in various institutions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Isabella Abbott
gptkbp:influence Women in STEM
Marine conservation policies
Academic programs in marine science
Algal research methodologies
Public understanding of marine biology
gptkbp:influenced Marine biology research
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Harold_C._Bold
gptkbp:involved Conservation efforts
Education in marine biology
gptkbp:knownFor Describing new species of algae
Research on marine algae
gptkbp:legacy Pioneering women in science
gptkbp:mentor Numerous graduate students
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:publishes Marine_Algae_of_California
Algae_of_the_Pacific_Coast
gptkbp:researchFocus Marine_ecosystems
gptkbp:researchInterest Taxonomic classification
Laboratory analysis
Field studies
Genetic studies
Ecological surveys
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Robert_Abbott