Miriam Augusta Palmer (August 28, 1878 – July 4, 1977) was an American professor of entomology and zoology, scientific artist and sculptor. [1]
Miriam Augusta Palmer was born on August 28, 1878, in Mont Clare, United States of America. She graduated from the University of Kansas. [2] After completing her master's degree in 1904, she joined as a scientific illustrator at the experiment station of the Colorado Agricultural College, now known as Colorado State University, and continued until 1928. [3] [4]
In the same institute she also served as an instructor at the department of Entomology and Zoology from 1918 to 1947. [1] [4] She undertook major research on aphids in the Rocky Mountain region. [3] As an insect delineator, she was known for her “detailed drawings and colorful paintings of insects”. [4] Palmer was also specialized in making wax replicas of fruits. [4]
She was a Fellow of Entomological Society of America. [1]
She died in the United States in Fort Collins, Colorado, on July 4, 1977.
Miriam Augusta Palmer (August 28, 1878 – July 4, 1977) was an American professor of entomology and zoology, scientific artist and sculptor. [1]
Miriam Augusta Palmer was born on August 28, 1878, in Mont Clare, United States of America. She graduated from the University of Kansas. [2] After completing her master's degree in 1904, she joined as a scientific illustrator at the experiment station of the Colorado Agricultural College, now known as Colorado State University, and continued until 1928. [3] [4]
In the same institute she also served as an instructor at the department of Entomology and Zoology from 1918 to 1947. [1] [4] She undertook major research on aphids in the Rocky Mountain region. [3] As an insect delineator, she was known for her “detailed drawings and colorful paintings of insects”. [4] Palmer was also specialized in making wax replicas of fruits. [4]
She was a Fellow of Entomological Society of America. [1]
She died in the United States in Fort Collins, Colorado, on July 4, 1977.