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Women in the Natural Sciences, from Lise Meitner to Today

By Mahnoor Jalal
Austrian-born physicist Liese Meitner (1878-1968) was one of the three key figures to discover and describe nuclear fission. © OeNB

Amid Austria’s glowing record of scientific enterprise, women’s involvement in the natural sciences has grown, albeit far too slowly. That may be changing.

Amid Austria’s glowing record of scientific enterprise, women’s involvement in the natural sciences has grown, albeit far too slowly. That may be changing.
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Mahnoor Jalal
A Pakistani raised in Vienna, Mahnoor is currently pursuing a degree in Physics. In addition to her scientific inclination, she has an avid interest in media with experience in graphic design and podcast production. She enjoys creative writing and music, particularly singing.
TrendsScience & TechnologyPrint EditionsSpring, 2020

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