Billie Untermann (1906–1973) was a geologist who had a significant contribution to the understanding and recognition of the Uintah Basin. She was the single author of the text "The Uinta Basin—Past and Present."[1] This text highlighted the history of the Uinta Basin, which is a stretch of land in Utah which was first colonized 15,000-20,000 years ago. She received her B.A. in geology (1929) and later an M.A.(1934) at the University of California (1934). She discovered and assembled many dinosaur skeletons, which were a popular attraction at the Utah Field House of Natural History, to which she was a museum technician.[2] She eventually become its director.
Billie Untermann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1973 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of California |
| Known for | Understanding and recognition of the Uintah Basin |
| Spouse | Ernest Untermann |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology |
Along with her husband Ernest Untermann they published a popular text "Geology of Dinosaur National Monument".[3] Her works were instrumental in fostering tourism in Vernal.
References
edit- ^ "THE UINTA BASIN - PAST AND PRESENT" (PDF). archives.datapages. Intermountain Association of Petroleum Geologists. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ Kass-Simon, G., ed. (1999). Women of Science : Righting the Record ([Nachdr] ed.). Bloomington, Ind. [u.a.]: Indiana Univ. Press. p. 59. ISBN 9780253208132.
- ^ "Billie Untermann". Carnegie Quarry. Dinosaur National Monument. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
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