 Margaret Eliza Maltby

Margaret Eliza Maltby (1860–1944) was an American mathematician and astronomer known for her contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and education. She was one of the first women to earn a degree in mathematics in the United States, obtaining her Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1896. Maltby made significant contributions to the study of binary stars and celestial mechanics, and she was involved in teaching and promoting science, especially among women.