American Association for the Advancement of Science: In Memoriam - Margaret Burbidge, Pioneering Astronomer and Advocate for Women in Science
April 09, 2020
April 09, 2020
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science issued the following news:
Margaret Burbidge, a past president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science who overcame gender discrimination on the way to becoming one of the most influential astrophysicists of her time, died on April 5 at her home in San Francisco. She was 100.
In 1957, Burbidge was the lead author of a study detailing the chemical processes by which elements . . .
Margaret Burbidge, a past president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science who overcame gender discrimination on the way to becoming one of the most influential astrophysicists of her time, died on April 5 at her home in San Francisco. She was 100.
In 1957, Burbidge was the lead author of a study detailing the chemical processes by which elements . . .