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Carbon Queen: The Remarkable Life of Nanoscience Pioneer Mildred Dresselhaus

Maia Weinstock

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). Cover image via Google Books.