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Meet Dr. Barbara McClintock

May 21, 2017

On May 21, 1971 . . . . .

Dr. Barbara McClintock was awarded the National Medal of Science by President Nixon, becoming the first woman to do so.

Happy Birthday Dr. Ramon y Cajal

May 01, 2017

On May 1, 1852 . . . . .

Dr. Santiago Ramon y Cajal was born in Spain. Cajal, a bit of a renaissance man, is known for his work as a histologist, pathologist, neuroscientist, Nobel laureate and artist. His life's work has ultimately earned him the title of the Father of Neuroscience.

Happy Birthday Alexander Crum Brown!

March 26, 2017

On March 26, 1838 . . . . .

Alexander Crum Brown was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Considered by his peers as somewhat of a Renaissance Man, Dr. Brown was well educated and many disciplines, though his research and career revolved around chemistry and molecular structures.

Happy Pi Day!

March 14, 2017

While Pi Day is a great way to celebrate math, science and of course, pie - there's a long history behind the number that is still known only an approximation, rather than an exact calculation.

Happy Birthday Dr. Alice Boring

February 22, 2017

On February 22, 1883 . . .

Alice Middleton Boring was born in Philadelphia. Dr. Boring began her scientific endeavors as a cytologist studying under Nettie Stevens and Thomas Hunt Morgan. After co-authoring 36 works with Morgan, Boring taught for eight years in the University of Maine's Zoology department.