So much love and respect poured into this remembrance of trailblazing astrophysicist Vera Rubin, who confirmed the existence of dark matter and paved the way for modern women in science.
Original art by Debbie Millman available as a print, with all proceeds benefiting the Association for Women in Science.
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Remember pioneering astrophysicist Vera Rubin (July 23, 1928–December 25, 2016), who confirmed the existence of dark matter and paved the way for modern women in science, with her electrifying 1996 commencement address, full of urgent wisdom for our time.
“Science consists of continually making better and better what has been usable in the past.”
Pioneering astronomer Vera Rubin, who confirmed the existence of dark matter and paved the way for modern women in science, has died at the age of 88 – and died without the Nobel Prize she is undeniably owed, reminding us just how broken and biased our cultural machinery of honors is.
If there is any consolation to be found, it’s in the wise words of astrophysicist Janna Levin, whose own career was built on the path Rubin paved:
“Scientists do not devote their lives to the sometimes lonely, agonizing, toilsome investigation of an austere universe because they want a prize.”
A wonderful, wide-ranging interview with trailblazing astronomer Vera Rubin, who confirmed the existence of dark matter and who turns 88 today. In 1965, Rubin broke the glass ceiling in astronomy by becoming the first woman permitted to observe at the prestigious Palomar Observatory, home to the most powerful telescopes at the time.
Also see her abiding wisdom on obsessiveness and minimizing obstacles.
Trailblazing astronomer Vera Rubin, who confirmed the existence of dark matter, on women in science and our never-ending quest to know the universe.
Pioneering astronomer Vera Rubin, who confirmed the existence of dark matter, on women in science and our never-ending quest to know the universe.
“Science consists of continually making better and better what has been usable in the past.”
Pioneering astronomer Vera Rubin, who confirmed the existence of dark matter, on women in science, the importance of role models in expanding children’s scope of possibility, and our never-ending quest to know the universe.
Pioneering astronomer Vera Rubin is 87 today. A trailblazing woman in science, she was rejected from Princeton for being female but persevered with her studies and went on to change our understanding of dark matter. Here is her Berkeley commencement address on science, stereotypes, and success.
Pioneering astronomer Vera Rubin, who confirmed the existence of dark matter, is 86 today – celebrate with her fantastic 1996 Berkeley commencement address on science and stereotypes.
Pioneering female astronomer Vera Rubin is 85 today – celebrate with her timeless wisdom on science and success.
Timeless wisdom from pioneering female astronomer Vera Rubin, born on July 23, 1928. Her entire Berkeley commencement address is a must-read.
