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Science Superstars: 30 Brilliant Women Who Changed the World

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Marie Curie, A Renowned Physicist And Chemist Who Conducted Pioneering Research On Radioactivity And Discovered Two Elements, Polonium And Radium, For Which She Was Awarded The Nobel Prize In Chemistry In 1911. Science Superstars: 30 Brilliant Women Who Changed The World Jane Goodall, A Renowned Primatologist Who Conducted Groundbreaking Observational Studies On Chimpanzees In Their Natural Habitat, Revolutionizing Our Understanding Of Animal Behavior And Conservation. Science Superstars: 30 Brilliant Women Who Changed The World

Science Superstars: 30 Brilliant Women Who Changed the World

by Jennifer Calvert

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Throughout history, women have made significant contributions to the field of science, despite facing numerous obstacles and discrimination. From ancient astronomers to modern-day pioneers, these women have shattered glass ceilings, revolutionized fields, and left an indelible mark on the world.

Here are 30 brilliant women scientists who have changed the world:

Marie Curie (1867-1934)
- Renowned physicist and chemist
- Pioneered research on radioactivity
- Discovered two elements, polonium and radium
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911
Jane Goodall (1934-present)
- Renowned primatologist
- Conducted groundbreaking observational studies on chimpanzees in their natural habitat
- Revolutionized our understanding of animal behavior and conservation
- Established the Jane Goodall Institute, a global organization dedicated to wildlife protection and conservation
Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958)
- British chemist and X-ray crystallographer
- Made crucial contributions to understanding the structure of DNA
- Her X-ray diffraction images were instrumental in Watson and Crick's discovery of the double helix
Barbara McClintock (1902-1992)
- American geneticist
- Discovered transposons, or "jumping genes"
- Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1983 for her pioneering work in genetics
Lise Meitner (1878-1968)
- Austrian physicist
- Co-discovered nuclear fission
- Her contributions to nuclear physics paved the way for the development of nuclear power and atomic bombs
Jocelyn Bell Burnell (1943-present)
- British astrophysicist
- Discovered pulsars, rapidly rotating neutron stars
- Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1974 for her discovery
Rita Levi-Montalcini (1909-2012)
- Italian neurologist
- Discovered nerve growth factor (NGF)
- Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1986 for her work on the nervous system
Mae Jemison (1956-present)
- American astronaut
- First African American woman to travel into space
- Served as a mission specialist on the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992
- Currently serves as a principal investigator for NASA's Advanced Exploration Systems Division
Katherine Johnson (1918-2020)
- American mathematician
- Worked as a "computer" at NASA
- Performed complex calculations that were crucial for the success of early space missions, including the Apollo 11 moon landing
- Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015
Emmy Noether (1882-1935)
- German mathematician
- Made fundamental contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics
- Her work laid the groundwork for modern algebra and quantum mechanics
Grace Hopper (1906-1992)
- American computer scientist
- Pioneered the development of the first compiler for a programming language
- Developed the COBOL programming language
- Considered one of the pioneers of computer science
Chien-Shiung Wu (1912-1997)
- Chinese-American experimental physicist
- Disproved the law of parity
- Her work led to a fundamental understanding of the nature of fundamental forces
- Known as the "First Lady of Physics"
Rosalyn Yalow (1921-2011)
- American physicist and medical doctor
- Developed the radioimmunoassay (RIA)
- Revolutionized the field of medicine by enabling the accurate measurement of hormones and other substances in the blood
- Won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1977 for her work
Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910)
- American physician
- First woman to graduate from medical school in the United States
- Established the New York Infirmary for Women and Children
- Pioneered the education of women in medicine
Maria Mitchell (1818-1889)
- American astronomer
- Discovered a comet in 1847, becoming the first American woman to make such a discovery
- Served as a professor of astronomy at Vassar College
- Promoted the education of women in astronomy
Ann Makosinski (1997-present)
- Canadian inventor and engineer
- Developed the Hollow Flashlight, a flashlight that generates electricity from the heat of the user's hand
- Won the Google Science Fair in 2013 for her invention
- Currently works on developing sustainable energy solutions
Emmanuelle Charpentier (1968-present)
- French microbiologist
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