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Birth Date
Born in Springdale, Pennslyvania -
Graduation from Pennsylvania College for Women
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Graduation with Masters from Johns Hopkins University
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Work with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services
She was hired by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services as a scientist and editor and quickly became Editor-In-Chief of all publications. -
Aquatic Biologist
Carson was promoted to this position where she created bulletins directed to the public. -
Published 'The Sea Around Us'
Carson published 'The Sea Around Us' which made her known as a naturalist and scientist. She resigned from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and continued writing. -
Awarded the National Book Award
Carson was awarded the National Book Award which is a national science writing prize. -
Published 'Silent Spring'
After World War 2, Carson changed her focus towards the issue of misuse of pesticides. Her book warned agriculturist's of the damage of pesticides on the natural world. -
Congress
Carson testified in Congress calling for new policies to protect human health and the environment. -
Death Date
Died in Silver Spring, Maryland
