Women and the Elements: The Role of Women in Element and Fission Discoveries.

Spradley, Joseph L.

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ERIC Number: EJ407512

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Women and the Elements: The Role of Women in Element and Fission Discoveries.

Spradley, Joseph L.

Physics Teacher, v27 n9 p656-62 Dec 1989

Describes the scientific work of several women, including Marie Curie, Lise Meitner, Ida Noddack, Irene Curie, Marguerite Perey, Chien-Shiung Wu, and Maria Mayer. Discusses the connections between their discoveries. Thirty-six references are listed. (YP)

Descriptors: Females, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Radioisotopes, Science Experiments, Science History, Science Materials, Sciences, Scientific Research, Scientists

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Historical Materials

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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