RIP Mildred Dresselhaus: Celebrating a Life of Scientific Achievement

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The thread discusses the life and achievements of Mildred Dresselhaus, highlighting her contributions to science, particularly in nanoscience, and her influence on encouraging women in STEM fields. Participants share personal anecdotes, tributes, and links to resources related to her work and legacy.

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  • Some participants express personal memories of meeting Dr. Dresselhaus and attending her seminars.
  • There are mentions of video tributes and commercials that celebrate her legacy and contributions to science.
  • Several participants note her potential candidacy for the Nobel Prize and reflect on her impact on the scientific community.
  • Links to articles and tributes from various sources are shared to honor her achievements.
  • Some participants emphasize her role in inspiring women to pursue careers in science.

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Participants generally agree on the significance of Dr. Dresselhaus's contributions and express a shared sense of loss. There are no competing views presented, but the discussion remains focused on her legacy rather than resolving any specific points.

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Limitations include the absence of detailed discussions on specific scientific contributions or controversies related to her work. The focus remains on personal reflections and tributes.

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Readers interested in the history of women in science, tributes to influential scientists, and the impact of individual contributions to the field of physics and nanoscience may find this discussion valuable.

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http://news.mit.edu/2017/institute-professor-emerita-mildred-dresselhaus-dies-86-0221
http://physicsworld.com/cws/article...meson-decay-antineutrino-detector-is-portable

I met her briefly when she visited our university a few years ago to give a seminar on her work in nanoscience.She was featured in a recent GE commercial
"What If Scientists Were Celebrities?"
Some interviews and lectures:
(2013)

(2008)

(2007)

(1987) See also this old post by @Astronuc
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/congratulations-prof-mildred-dresselhaus.790027/
 
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The wheel of life moves ever forward...

I hope there will be more like her...

Great video tributes! Thanks for getting these together.

Jedi
 
Again, another candidate for the Nobel Prize is taken away.

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RIP Dr. Dresselhaus
 
ZapperZ said:
Again, another candidate for the Nobel Prize is taken away.

Zz.

Astronuc said:
RIP Dr. Dresselhaus

Nothing more can be said... she has the best set of notes out there on the MIT online courses...

The scientific world is better for her being here...
 
They showed the GE commercial last night during the Academy Awards show. It has turned into a tribute to her and her continuing legacy of encouraging women to go into science.

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