Bunce, Elizabeth T. (Elizabeth Thompson), 1915-

Senior scientist, Physics (Ret.), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Woods Hole, MA. Best known for her work on seismic refraction studies of the crust and upper mantle of the ocean floor.

From the description of Elizabeth T. Bunce papers, 1936-1986 (bulk 1962-1980). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154305520

Geophysicist.

From the description of Reminiscences of Elizabeth Thompson Bunce : oral history, 1982. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309722307

Elizabeth Thompson Bunce in Glomer Challenge, Leg 24, Indian Ocean, April-May 1972

Elizabeth Thompson Bunce born Mineola, NY, 1915; B.S. Smith College, 1937; M.A. in physics, Smith, 1949; awarded Honorary ScD., Smith, 1971. Bunce taught physical education at Kent School, Summit, NJ; was instructor in physics at Smith College, 1949-51; and worked summers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, where she helped run experiments on explosives for the Navy during WWII. She joined the permanent staff there in 1951, was senior scientist and served as chief scientist on many expeditions, being the first American women to have served in that capacity on any research vessel. After retirement, she served part-time as acting chair of geology and geophysics department at Woods Hole. Bunce is best known for her work on seismic refraction studies of the crust and upper mantle of the ocean floor.

From the guide to the Elizabeth Thompson Bunce Papers MS 411., 1936-1986, 1962-1980, (Sophia Smith Collection)

Marine geophysicist.

Elizabeth Thompson Bunce born Mineola, NY, 1915; B.S. Smith College, 1937; M.A. in physics, Smith, 1949; awarded Honorary ScD., Smith, 1971. Bunce taught physical education at Kent School, Summit, NJ; was instructor in physics at Smith College, 1949-51; and worked summers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, where she helped run experiments on explosives for the Navy during WWII. She joined the permanent staff there in 1951, was senior scientist and served as chief scientist on many expeditions, being the first American women to have served in that capacity on any research vessel. After retirement, she served part-time as acting chair of geology and geophysics department at Woods Hole. Bunce is best known for her work on seismic refraction studies of the crust and upper mantle of the ocean floor.

From the description of Papers, 1936-1986 (bulk 1962-1980). (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 49516994