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drx eng
Who are they?
Who are the Scientists Behind Groundbreaking Discoveries?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around identifying prominent scientists featured in a group photo, with a focus on their contributions to various fields within STEM. Participants reference historical figures and their significance in disciplines such as physics, astronomy, and computing.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants recognize various scientists in the photo, including Max Planck, Niels Bohr, Albert Einstein, and Marie Curie.
- One participant highlights the representation of women in historical STEM teams, mentioning figures like Henrietta Swan Leavitt and Ada Lovelace.
- There is uncertainty regarding the identification of individuals in the third row, with suggestions including Pauling, Yukawa, and possibly Thompson or Rutherford.
- Multiple participants express similar thoughts on the difficulty of identifying all individuals, with some confirming each other's guesses.
- One participant comments on the perceived decline in undergraduate education quality as reflected in the discussion.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the identification of several key scientists, but there remains uncertainty and disagreement regarding some individuals in the photo, particularly in the third row.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about specific identities and the historical context of the figures discussed, indicating a reliance on visual recognition rather than definitive knowledge.
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berkeman
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I recognize one of them. Do I get a prize?drx eng said:
2nd down on the left...
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Klystron
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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.
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.
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Max Planck, Niels Bohr
Albert Einstein, Paul Dirac
? - I can't identify anyone in the 3rd row
Erwin Schroedinger, Marie Curie, Wolfgang Pauli
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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Possibly, I thought third row third photo was Ernest Rutherford.jedishrfu said:
This photo is younger and clearer:
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jedishrfu
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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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Yes, I thought Thompson first, which brought me to Rutherford. Certainly both contributed so much.jedishrfu said:
I also like the old lab gear in the McGill University Rutherford photo.
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Exactly the same with me.atyy said:
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drx eng
So we got Planck, Bohr, Einstein, Dirac, Pauling, Rutherford, Schroedinger, Curie and Pauli.
Ok, Thanks everyone
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Ok, Thanks everyone
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I couldn't sleep, because of this book cover. But now I'm free. So I hope that's the same prize for you.berkeman said:
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drx eng
Planck, Bohr, Einstein, Dirac, Pauling, Yukawa, Rutherford, Schroedinger, Curie and Pauli.
Forgot to put Yukawa.
Forgot to put Yukawa.
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Meir Achuz
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The question reflects the low state of UG education.
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