Learn about Amedeo Avogadro and his funky gases, Italian Revolutions, and starry-nosed moles.
Science history
Profile: Marie Maynard Daly
Marie Maynard Daly was born on April 16th, 1921 in Corona, Queens, New York City. She was the child of an immigrant father Irving C. Daily and Washington D.C. native, Helen Page. Ivan C. Daly worked day to day as a postal worker, but was incredibly passionate about chemistry. He immigrated to the U.S. to … Continue reading Profile: Marie Maynard Daly
Profile: Ruby S. Hirose
Ruby S. Hirose- an unsung northwest powerhouse who contributed to the polio vaccine among many other accomplishments.
Profile: Samuel Massie Jr.
Dr. Samuel Massie Jr.: Samuel Massie Jr. was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 3rd, 1919. The son of two teachers, Massie was an incredibly bright child. He skipped many grades and ended up graduating from high school at the age of 13. Too young to be accepted to college, Massie and worked at the … Continue reading Profile: Samuel Massie Jr.