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Dorothy Hodgkin was one of the notable biochemists of the 20th century. One of her greatest contribution to Science was advancement of X-ray crystallography, a technique used to determine the 3D structure of bio-molecules, for which she won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1964. Using this technique, she and her colleagues uncovered the structures of a steroid known as cholesteryl iodide, penicillin, vitamin B12 and even insulin.
What I find amazing about her and other female scientists in her era and before is their courage to pursue their passion regardless of what society thinks about them. #girlpower! They also pave the way for girls in future generations to enter the male-dominated world of Science, which is fortunately becoming less 'testosterone-packed'. By doing what they believe in, they have also benefited the world in so many different ways.
With that, I shall end this post with this quote by Robert Frost, 'Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.' Go pursue your dreams!
With that, I shall end this post with this quote by Robert Frost, 'Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.' Go pursue your dreams!
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