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1 JOCELYN BELL BURNELL Jocelyn Bell Burnell is a British astrophysicist She made a major scientific discovery when she was only 24 years old She went on to do important astronomic research Burnell also became a highly respected teacher and professor Burnell's success has not been without disappointment In many ways her career was affected by the expectations for women of her time Many people did not take her commitment to her career seriously As a wife and mother she could not always give her work top priority Today Burnell is a strong supporter of women in science Scientists should never claim that something is absolutely true You should never claim perfect or total or 100 percent because you never ever get there Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Burnell spoke at the 8th Appleton Space Conference in December 2012 It was held at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire England From a young age Burnell's parents encouraged her to ask questions and find answers She developed a love for unexpected results in the search for new knowledge For Burnell the surprises are what make science exciting
