Frances Louise Long


Frances Louise Long was an American plant ecologist who worked in the fields of plant physiology and pollination.

Biography

Early life

Frances Long was born on September 7, 1885, in Madison, Nebraska.

Education

She received a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in 1906, from the University of Nebraska system. In 1914, she earned a Master of Arts from the University of Minnesota. In 1917, she completed a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the same institution.

Career

Long conducted research at prestigious institutions including: Carnegie Institution for Science where she began as a research associate studying plant science in 1917, the Alpine Laboratory at Tucson, and the Coastal Laboratory of Santa Barbara.

Distinctions

Long's work has been featured in over 60 publications including: