Margaret Floy Washburn

Margaret Floy Washburn was an influential American psychologist, best known as the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in psychology in the United States. She made significant contributions to understanding animal behavior and the connection between motor processes and mental functions. Washburn also authored notable works, including "The Animal Mind," which explored how animals think and learn. Her research helped advance the field of comparative psychology and challenged gender barriers in science, paving the way for more women in psychology and related disciplines.