German meterologist and geophysicist.

• Developed the theory of continental drift

British geologist and chemist.

• The first experimental geologist

English philosopher and scientist.

• An early proponent of scientific experimentation

British anthropologist and archaeologist. Husband of Mary Leakey; father of Richard.

• With his wife, studied early humanoid remains and artifacts at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania

British paleontologist. Son of archaeologists Louis and Mary Leakey.

• Continued the family tradition of important anthropological discoveries in Africa

Canadian geophysicist known for his studies of plate tectonics.

• Leading proponent of the theory of continental drift

American oceanographer.

• Led the first team of female aquanauts in the Tekite underwater research project

British archaeologist. Wife of Louis Leakey; mother of Richard.

• With her husband, excavated early humanoid remains and artifacts at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania

British archaeologist.

• Wrote The Splendor That Was Egypt

American archaeologist.

• First person to discover and excavate a Minoan townsite

British archaeologist.

• First female professor at the University of Cambridge, 1939