Flint, Elizabeth (b. 1909)
Flint, Elizabeth (b. 1909)
New Zealand botanist. Born Elizabeth Alice Flint, May 26, 1909; University of New Zealand, MS, 1935; Queen Mary College, University of London, PhD, 1940.
Freshwater algae expert, especially of New Zealand species, studied phytoplankton while at University of New Zealand and algae in London reservoirs while at Queen Mary College; assisted Professor Hannah Croasdale with Flora of New Zealand; worked as botany lecturer at University of Leeds (1948–50) and University College, Hull (1950–55), among other institutions; conducted research at Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR, 1956–74); after retirement, studied group of freshwater algae in New Zealand. Made Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1991); received Prince and Princess of Wales Science Award (1989) and New Zealand Commemoration Medal (1990).