Born in China in 1912, Chien-shiung Wu came to the United States to study physics at the University of California at Berkeley. Madame Wu, as she was called, was one of the most distinguished women physicists of her time, and served as the first female president of the American Physical Society in the 1970s.

Explores the work of Chien-Shiun Wu, a physicist and atomic researcher, and examines the hardships she endured to reach the top of her field.

Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the story of Chien-Shiung Wu, who did groundbreaking research about radioactivity. Five exciting chapters highlight how her discoveries changed the world. Plus, quick stats, key dates, and bolded glossary terms make it easy to zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

In this title, examine the life of accomplished physics researcher and experimentalist Chien-Shiung Wu. Readers will enjoy digging into Wu's personal story, beginning with her childhood in China where her father encouraged her curiosity and interest in science. Students can trace Wu's success from her education at the University of California-Berkeley, where she met physics giants Oppenheimer, Fermi, and Segre, to her secret involvement with the Manhatten Project and her tenure as a researcher and professor at Columbia University. Engaging text and photos offer insight on topics such as nuclear physics, beta decay, and the law of parity. While a timeline, glossary, and index supplement the text, an entertaining science activity allows readers their own hands-on experience based on the science that inspired this woman's groundbreaking career. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Do you enjoy performing experiments or studying how the universe works? Growing up in China, Chien-Shiung Wu enjoyed learning about science. As an adult, she earned her PhD in physics and made a discovery that changed the field forever. Wu came to the United States to study physics. Soon she was a sought-after physics professor. As an expert in the field, she left teaching to work on secret government programs. She even helped disprove a major law of physics. But how did she get there? Find out how Wu's persistence drove her contributions in the field of physics.

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and work of Chien-Shiung Wu, including her important contributions to nuclear physics. Historic images, “Did You Know?” sidebars, and a “Topic Spotlight” special feature provide added interest and context.

A biographical dictionary devoted to Chinese women, this text is the result of years of research, translation and writing from contributors from around the world. This volume focuses on the 20th century and includes sportwomen, film stars, musicians, politicians, artists, educators and more.

Everything in the universe, regardless of its size, shape, color, or physical state, is made up of matter.

A history of women in the United States from the seventeenth century to modern times, discussing the roles they have played in society and historical events and focusing on individuals from Pocahontas to Sandra Day O'Connor.

Presents brief career biographies of women prominent in the field of science, including Florence Sabin, Chien Shiung Wu, Margaret Mead, and Alice Hamilton.