WU WOMEN IN SCIENCE CHIEN-SHIUNG NUCLEAR PHYSICIST by Nel Yomtov Content Consultant Suzanne Keilson PhD Assistant Professor Department of Engineering Loyola University Maryland Essential Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing com
In 5 CHAPTER ONE MADAME PHYSICIST In October 1964 echoes of applause rang in Chien-Shiung Wu’s ears as she stepped down from the stage at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT auditorium The diminutive middle-aged woman wearing a cheongsam a traditional Chinese dress had just delivered an inspiring speech She spoke to a large gathering of scientists educators students and members of the media In a calm and confident manner Wu stated I wonder whether the tiny atoms and nuclei or the mathematical symbols or the DNA molecules have any preference for either masculine or feminine treatment 1 Renowned nuclear physicist Chien-Shiung Wu was a strong advocate for women in science professions
