Norah Dowell Stearns (1891–1954) was an American hydrogeologist from Providence, Rhode Island. She was one of the earliest-known women to contribute to hydrogeology. Biography In the early 20th century, she published without co-authors,. Her work continued to be cited in the later 20th century. She frequently collaborated with her husband, Harold Thornton Stearns, who was also a geologist. Although there are few records about her education, she is referred to as Dr. Norah D. Stearns, suggesting that she received a PhD. She was an American hydrogeologist and one of the first women to contribute to the field of hydrogeology. Norah Stearns was born on June 14, 1891 in the city of Providence of Rhode Island. She got her undergraduate degree in 1913 from Browns University. Later in 1916, she would obtain a pHD in geography from the same university. Starting in 1924, Norah Stearns would work for the United States Geological Survey (specifically the Groundwater Division which was directed by Oscar Edward Meinzer). Norah Stearns married Harold Thornton Stearns, a geoscientist, in 1925. It is speculated that they met while working at the Groundwater Division ProjectTogether they would have two children. The oldest being Stanley Stearns (1926-2013) and a younger daughter, Dorothy E. Stearns (1927-?). Together, they would travel through the United States for work. After Norah and Harold divorced in 1938, she moved to Seattle with her children. She then worked for the (OSS) Office of Strategic Services, a precursor to the CIA, until 1962. Although little is known about her later life, it is evident that she was an overlooked but accomplished geologist In the early 20th century, she published without co-authors. Her work continued to be cited in the later 20th century. She frequently collaborated with her husband, Harold Thornton Stearns who was also a geologist Her sister Dorothy was one of the Hopevale Martyrs. Norah Stearn worked on papers with Harold. T Stearns but the credit was only given to her husband, it is suggested that she could have contributed to other pieces of work but did not receive credit for them. Education 1913, Undergraduate degree from Browns University 1916, pHD in geography from Browns University Career and Accomplishments One of the earliest known women to contribute to the study of hydrogeology Part of the Groundwater division Worked closely with the notable Oscar Edward Mainzer who is considered the "father of modern groundwater hydrology" Worked on