Margaret Burbidge
Astrophysicist and academic pioneer
Born
August 12th, 1919
105 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 101 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the understanding of stellar nucleosynthesis and galaxy formation. Played a pivotal role in the development of the Burbidge-Strong-McClure model, which explains the formation of elements in stars. Served as a professor at several prominent institutions, including the University of California, San Diego, and the University of California, Berkeley. Actively participated in numerous scientific organizations and initiatives, advocating for women in science throughout her career. Collaborated with notable scientists to produce influential research papers that shaped modern astrophysics.
Contributed to the Burbidge-Strong-McClure model
Published the influential paper 'Synthesis of the Elements in Stars'
Served as the first woman president of the American Astronomical Society
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