Maria Mitchell, the first widely recognized American woman scientist, gained international acclaim after discovering a comet in 1847. As Vassar College’s first astronomy professor, she advanced ...

Maria Mitchell, born in 1818, received an education in astronomy, mathematics, and navigation, fostered by her Quaker upbringing and her father's tutelage. Following a period as a teacher, she served ...

The Maria Mitchell Association has pulled out of the Good Neighbor Agreement with Vineyard Wind. The organization signed the agreement with the wind farm, intended to mitigate the visual impacts of ...

Mitchell is the narrator in the Latin-language book for kids. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Pioneering astronomer Maria ...