Ep. 266 | Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu
The China History Podcast - Un podcast de Laszlo Montgomery - Les dimanches
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This time Laszlo introduces an outstanding Chinese-American scientist who will be honored in the United States on February 11, 2021 with a new commemorative postage stamp. Dr. C.S. Wu came to America in 1936 and due to circumstances in her homeland, ended up staying in the US for good. She made many contributions in the field of physics and worked on the Manhattan Project. Dr. Wu was role model and tireless campaigner for encouraging young women to study the sciences and for equal rights. Her's was a great American success story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
