Tribute To Rosalind Franklin
Throughout history many female scientists have been underestimated and discredited by society and fragments of the educational community. Rosalind Franklin was one of these many great, and ambitious individuals. When one reflects the characteristics of Rosalind Franklin, chances are they think along the line of a studious young woman who was committed to her aspirations, and prohibited all barriers in the path of her academic success. As a result of this, Rosalind Franklin’s work has opened paths to many different revelations over time. Her discoveries have acted as a catalyst for further research other renowned scientists were pursuing.
Rosalind Franklin was a pioneer molecular biologist, the field of science where biology and chemistry is very popular. Franklin, a soon to be very academically attentive analyst, was born on July 25, 1920 and was raised in London, Europe. She attended one of the few and very rare girls schools in London that edified science, regardless of the fact that at the time making science accessible to students, especially girls in school was still a work in progress.
After achieving her doctorate Rosalind Franklin started her research that she is most known for today. Franklin started working with DNA(deoxyribonucleic acid) and began looking at DNA cells through intriguing modern technology of the time that consisted of X-rays and microscope images of DNA with her research collaborator Maurice Wilkes. This research was one of the many pros of Rosalind Franklin’s. Module works like Franklin’s experimentation and inquiry is exactly what sparked interests in the governments in different countries, to fund and encourage scientific research. This was a very significant moment in the realm of science. Science was becoming very widespread and more known in public.
Throughout history there have been many exceptional scientists who have uncovered new attributes that make up the different aspects of life and the environment. Rosalind Franklin’s discovery the DNA double helix however was ultimately what lead James Watson and Francis Crick to build their three dimensional DNA double helix, for which they were awarded the Noble Prize of Physiology or Medicine in 1962.
However the matter was not left alone without the question; Why was Rosalind Franklin not honored as well? being asked. This question was often replied with a blunt response saying that Noble Prize Awards can not be awarded to dead persons. Therefore I take this opportunity to salute Rosalind Franklin for her discovery that lead to so much growth in the STEM field.
-Jasmin Hussain
Rosalind Franklin was a pioneer molecular biologist, the field of science where biology and chemistry is very popular. Franklin, a soon to be very academically attentive analyst, was born on July 25, 1920 and was raised in London, Europe. She attended one of the few and very rare girls schools in London that edified science, regardless of the fact that at the time making science accessible to students, especially girls in school was still a work in progress.
After achieving her doctorate Rosalind Franklin started her research that she is most known for today. Franklin started working with DNA(deoxyribonucleic acid) and began looking at DNA cells through intriguing modern technology of the time that consisted of X-rays and microscope images of DNA with her research collaborator Maurice Wilkes. This research was one of the many pros of Rosalind Franklin’s. Module works like Franklin’s experimentation and inquiry is exactly what sparked interests in the governments in different countries, to fund and encourage scientific research. This was a very significant moment in the realm of science. Science was becoming very widespread and more known in public.
Throughout history there have been many exceptional scientists who have uncovered new attributes that make up the different aspects of life and the environment. Rosalind Franklin’s discovery the DNA double helix however was ultimately what lead James Watson and Francis Crick to build their three dimensional DNA double helix, for which they were awarded the Noble Prize of Physiology or Medicine in 1962.
However the matter was not left alone without the question; Why was Rosalind Franklin not honored as well? being asked. This question was often replied with a blunt response saying that Noble Prize Awards can not be awarded to dead persons. Therefore I take this opportunity to salute Rosalind Franklin for her discovery that lead to so much growth in the STEM field.
-Jasmin Hussain