STEM SUPERSTAR WOMEN ROSALIND FRANKLIN Unlocking DNA Megan Borgert Spaniol Checkerboard Library An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing com
4 1 ROSALIND FRANKLIN Rosalind Franklin was a brilliant chemist from England She conducted many important experiments and studies Many of Franklin's findings are still used today During World War II Franklin studied coal and carbon Her later research on plant viruses led the way to understanding viral infections And she is best remembered for her experiments on DNA structure This work opened the door to new studies in genetics Franklin's scientific training influenced every part of her life This sometimes upset her father Their family was Jewish and he believed she was more committed to Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated Rosalind Franklin
5 Franklin is a well known figure in the United Kingdom today There is even a historical marker where she lived in the 1950s science than religion Franklin respectfully defended her views She believed in doing her best to be successful help others and improve the world That is what faith meant to her And it was through science that Franklin would make her mark
