Pioneers in Science: Millie Dresselhaus
The "Queen of Carbon" made her mark on solid state physics, but no less important is the impact she had as an inclusive and inspirational teacher. The post Pioneers in Science: Millie Dresselhaus...
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With the launch of the James Webb Telescope, this edition of Pioneers in Science honors an integral member of its mission: John Mather. The post Pioneers in Science: John Mather appeared first on...
View ArticleFlorence Bascom, a geologic juggernaut
The odds were stacked against her, but inspired by her parents and love for science, Florence Bascom paved the way for women in geology. The post Florence Bascom, a geologic juggernaut appeared first...
View ArticleEmmett Chappelle, lighting up biology
Biochemist and astrobiologist Emmett Chappelle created a simple means of identifying life and opened a new world for fluorescence testing. The post Emmett Chappelle, lighting up biology appeared first...
View ArticleNicholas Peppas, a chorus of healthcare materials
A pioneer of advanced healthcare materials, Nicholas Peppas continues to innovate in the fields of healthcare materials and drug delivery. The post Nicholas Peppas, a chorus of healthcare materials...
View ArticleAda Lovelace, prophet of the computer age
Credited as one of the first computer scientists, Ada Lovelace saw the potential of computers a century before any were ever built. The post Ada Lovelace, prophet of the computer age appeared first on...
View ArticleStephen Jay Gould, from evolution to revolution
Paleontologist, historian, evolutionary biologist, writer; Stephen Jay Gould sparked a revolution in how scientists view evolution. The post Stephen Jay Gould, from evolution to revolution appeared...
View ArticleGeorge de Hevesy, father of nuclear medicine
Famous for his work on radioactive elements and the development of radiotracers, George de Hevesy made the first observations of biological processes in living organisms possible. The post George de...
View ArticleLouis Pasteur, germ theory and the first life-saving vaccines
From pasteurization to the first manufactured vaccines, Louis Pasteur made breakthrough discoveries in disease prevention and public health. The post Louis Pasteur, germ theory and the first...
View ArticleChien-Shiung Wu, the authority in beta decay
Chien-Shiung Wu was an expert in nuclear physics, making many significant contributions to not only the field, but our understanding of the Universe. The post Chien-Shiung Wu, the authority in beta...
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