Rosalind Franklin at 100

The Bigger Picture · The Daily Digest · 23 Jul 2020 · 18 mins listen

Born on July 25th in 1920, Rosalind Franklin is considered as one of the greatest scientists in history, and her pioneering work continues to benefit us today. Many of us may know her for her work in DNA, but on the centenary of her birth, we take a closer look at her legacy and why she’s so much more than a “wronged heroine”.

Image Source: Wikimedia Commons

Produced by:

Lim Sue Ann

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek & Juliet Jacobs

Categories:

Education,Social Issues

Tags:

The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, Rosalind Franklin, female scientist, women in science, women in STEM, DNA double helix, recognition of women in research

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