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This episode dives into the story of one of THE most accomplished women in Canadian history.
Dr. Elizabeth "Elsie" McGill, the first woman to get a bachelors degree in Canada, the first woman to get a PHD in aeronautical Engineering making her the worlds first female aeronautical engineer and she goes on to have one the most remarkable careers of anyone in Canada. Elsie also plays a vital role in helping the Allies win WWII with her work on the famous Hawker Hurricane!
By Professor Mark RectorThis episode dives into the story of one of THE most accomplished women in Canadian history.
Dr. Elizabeth "Elsie" McGill, the first woman to get a bachelors degree in Canada, the first woman to get a PHD in aeronautical Engineering making her the worlds first female aeronautical engineer and she goes on to have one the most remarkable careers of anyone in Canada. Elsie also plays a vital role in helping the Allies win WWII with her work on the famous Hawker Hurricane!