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
6 2 LONDON UPBRINGING Rosalind Elsie Franklin was born on July 25 1920 She grew up in a prominent wealthy family in London England Her father Ellis Franklin worked at a bank Her mother Muriel did charity work in the community Rosalind had three brothers and a sister Rosalind's parents wanted all their children to have a good education Rosalind and her brothers and sister attended private schools growing up Rosalind loved learning and asking questions She enjoyed doing arithmetic and building things She also liked to tease her brothers But Rosalind also suffered from several illnesses as a child Her parents made her rest when she was sick She hated being stuck in bed while her brothers were playing When Rosalind was nine her parents sent her to Lindores School for Young Ladies This school was on the coast of England Rosalind's parents believed the
7 Rosalind's great uncle Sir Herbert Samuel served in the British government for more than 30 years He worked to create the state of Israel fresh ocean air would improve her health Rosalind was homesick but she enjoyed her classes She focused her energy on her studies
