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Contributions of Women and Minority Physicists

Learn about the groundbreaking contributions of Dr. Lise Meitner and Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson in physics, their inspiring careers, and the impact they had on the field. Explore their childhood, education, and achievements, highlighting their significant roles in nuclear fission and academic leadership. Discover the compelling journeys of these remarkable women who paved the way for future generations of physicists.

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Contributions of Women and Minority Physicists

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  1. Contributions of Women and Minority Physicists Rebecca D. Yapp Illinois State University

  2. AIP StudyPercent of Physics Bachelor’s and Ph.D.’s Earned by Women, 1971-1998

  3. The Girl’s of Science • Dr. Lise Meitner • Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson • Myself—Rebecca Yapp

  4. Lise Meitner(1878-1968) • Discovery of Nuclear Fission • “The Woman Behind the Bomb”

  5. Lise’s Childhood • Born in Vienna Austria--1878 • Family is Important • Interest in Science & Math

  6. Lise in School • No Women Allowed? • 1901 University of Vienna • Received her doctorate • University of Berlin

  7. Lise’s Career • Research with Otto Hahn • Lise fled Germany due to Nazi Power • Discovery of Nuclear Fission • Nominated 9 times, yet never awarded Nobel Prize

  8. Shirley Jackson(1946- ) • 1st African American Woman to receive a doctorate from M.I.T. • 1st Woman to serve as Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

  9. Shirley’s Childhood • Born in Washington, D.C.--1946 • How do things work? • “Aim for the stars so that you can at least reach the treetops…” --Dad

  10. Shirley in School • High School Valedictorian • Studied Physics at M.I.T. • Ph.D. in Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics

  11. Shirley’s Career • Research at Bell Labs • Professor at Rutgers University • Chairman of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission • President of Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute

  12. Interesting Careers in Physics • Medical Physics • Nuclear Physics • Physics in Automotive Industry

  13. Why I Chose Physics • Interest in How Things Work • Like Math and Science • Physics and Biomedical Engineering

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