Lise Meitner, Austrian physicist and chemist, Otto Hahn, discovered Protactinium, a radioactive chemical element. Unfortunately, sexism downplayed Lise’s role in Science. Nevertheless, she received the Enrico Fermi Award and the element Meitnerium was named after her. In 1938, she fled from Nazi Germany because she was Jewish.
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This was written for the Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox. For instructions, click Here.
Sources: Britannica; Atomic Archive; Reinvented Magazine
Notes to Women 
So, it seems sexism didn’t ultimately ruin anything but her heritage was a big ugly danger. Glad to learn about her brilliance!
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I’m glad that despite the sexism and discrimination she faced, she still received recognition for her contribution to Science. I too was happy to learn about her.
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Me too. Not many gifted scientists seem to care about how they’re perceived as they are focused on accomplishment. 😉
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True.
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How interesting that we chose the very same title for our piece! Even though we took it very different way. 🙂 Na’ama
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It was the only title that came to me and I thought, how fitting. Also, great minds think alike 🙂
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🙂 GMTA indeed! 🙂
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😀
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Enjoyed this slice of history, Adele.
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I’m delighted to hear that, Dora 🙂
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For far too long women haven’t received the credit they deserve.
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Sadly, that is so true.
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Dear Adele,
Oy. To be a woman and a Jew in 1938 Germany. Not the greatest of situation. Well done historical piece in 47 words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Yes, she had to deal with sexism and discrimination. In spite of it, she left behind a great legacy. Thanks 🙂
Shalom,
Adele
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Inspiring! Thanks for sharing this history.
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Thank you, Emine and you’re welcome 🙂
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It took a very special person to overcome all that. An interesting and informative piece.
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Yes, it did. Thanks, Keith. I’m so thankful that I came across her and was able to share a little of her history.
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