Who are the Scientists Behind Groundbreaking Discoveries?

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The discussion revolves around identifying notable figures in science from a group photo, highlighting the contributions of women and men in various fields such as astronomy, radiation physics, and computing. Participants mention key scientists like Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace, Max Planck, Niels Bohr, Albert Einstein, and others. There is a focus on the historical context of these figures, particularly the visibility of women in STEM fields, and the challenges of recognizing individuals from older photographs. The conversation touches on the importance of education in recognizing these contributions, suggesting a need for improved understanding of historical scientific figures among undergraduate students.
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Who are they?
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drx eng said:
Who are they?
I recognize one of them. Do I get a prize?

2nd down on the left...
 
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I recognize the photos but the question reminds me of recent threads with group photos of STEM teams from previous centuries where one woman appears surrounded by men.

If Astronomy, "Identify Henrietta Swan Leavitt".
If radiation Physics, "Point out Marie Curie".
If history of computing, "Find Ada Lovelace."

There are examples from many other disciplines if the point requires more emphasis.
 
Max Planck, Niels Bohr
Albert Einstein, Paul Dirac
? - I can't identify anyone in the 3rd row
Erwin Schroedinger, Marie Curie, Wolfgang Pauli
 
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Third row Pauling, Yukawa and ? I think
 
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jedishrfu said:
Third row Pauling, Yukawa and Thompson I think
Possibly, I thought third row third photo was Ernest Rutherford.
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This photo is younger and clearer:
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Yup you got it, I was just about to post that too. I kept circling around with Thompson, Compton, Eddington... and completely forgot Rutherford.
 
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jedishrfu said:
Yup you got it, I was just about to post that too. I kept circling around with Thompson, Compton, Eddington... and completely forgot Rutherford.
Yes, I thought Thompson first, which brought me to Rutherford. Certainly both contributed so much.
I also like the old lab gear in the McGill University Rutherford photo.
 
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atyy said:
Max Planck, Niels Bohr
Albert Einstein, Paul Dirac
? - I can't identify anyone in the 3rd row
Erwin Schroedinger, Marie Curie, Wolfgang Pauli
Exactly the same with me.
 
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So we got Planck, Bohr, Einstein, Dirac, Pauling, Rutherford, Schroedinger, Curie and Pauli.

Ok, Thanks everyone
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berkeman said:
I recognize one of them. Do I get a prize?

2nd down on the left...
I couldn't sleep, because of this book cover. But now I'm free. So I hope that's the same prize for you.
 
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Planck, Bohr, Einstein, Dirac, Pauling, Yukawa, Rutherford, Schroedinger, Curie and Pauli.

Forgot to put Yukawa.
 
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The question reflects the low state of UG education.
 

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