Fiction & poetry
Carbon Queen: The Remarkable Life of Nanoscience Pioneer Mildred Dresselhaus
By Maia Weinstock, deputy editorial director in the MIT News Office
MIT Press · 2022
In "Carbon Queen," Weinstock describes how, with curiosity and drive, the late MIT Institute Professor Mildred "Millie" Dresselhaus (1930-2017) defied expectations and forged a career as a leading scientist and engineer. Dresselhaus, who made highly influential discoveries about the properties of carbon and other materials, helped reshape our world in countless ways - from electronics to aviation to medicine to energy. She was also a trailblazer for women in STEM and a beloved educator, mentor, and colleague.
From Summer 2022 recommended reading from MIT (MIT News).
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