About this episode

The episode tells the inspiring story of Dr. Vera Rubin, a pioneering astronomer who overcame societal limitations to make significant contributions to science.

Send voice or text msg A story of galactic grit and refusing to give up! Dr. Vera Rubin’s love of science and the stars began early. At 14, she and her father built a cardboard telescope so she could track meteors. She dreamt of becoming an astronomer, a career many believed was impossible for a woman at the time. But Vera never let limitations hold her back. From her school days to her work as a scientist, she followed her curiosity, overcame obstacles, and made discoveries that changed astr...

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Cormur

Topics covered

• astronomy
• women in science
• perseverance
• history
• inspiration

Keywords

• Vera Rubin
• astronomer
• science
• women in history
• perseverance
• meteors
• telescope

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