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| Keywords: smithsonian institution smithsonianinstitution lise meitner woman scientist physics frau wissenschaftlerin physik university universität smithsonian institution archives smithsonianinstitutionarchives women's history month womenshistorymonth women in science womeninscience 2010 20th century - early 20thcenturyearly 20th century - mid 20thcenturymid academia lise meitner lisemeitner scientists nuclear fission nuclearfission atomic bomb atomicbomb university of vienna universityofvienna people indoor Creator: Briggs, C.A Subject: Meitner, Lise 1878-1968        Catholic University of America Type: Black-and-white photographs Date: 1946 Topic: Physics      Women scientists Local number: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-5996] Summary: In 1938, Austrian-born physicist Lise Meitner (1878-1968) fled Germany and eventually became a Swedish citizen. After World War II, Meitner received many awards, including being named "Woman of the Year" at the National Press Club in 1946. She was a Visiting Professor of Physics at Catholic University during Spring 1946. In a press release associated with her arrival, Dr. Meitner emphasized that her goal was "wholly educational": "I have no intention to suggest how atomic energy should be controlled, beyond expressing my sincere hope that no occasion will again arise where it will be utilized in war. A lasting peace is more desirable than the creation of weapons which might lead to the extermination of mankind." Cite as: Acc. 90-105 - Science Service, Records, 1920s-1970s, Smithsonian Institution Archives Persistent URL:http://siris-archives.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=all&source=~!siarchives&uri=full=3100001~!287596~!0#focus Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives View more collections from the Smithsonian Institution. Creator: Briggs, C.A Subject: Meitner, Lise 1878-1968 Catholic University of America Type: Black-and-white photographs Date: 1946 Topic: Physics Women scientists Local number: SIA Acc. 90-105 [SIA2008-5996] Summary: In 1938, Austrian-born physicist Lise Meitner (1878-1968) fled Germany and eventually became a Swedish citizen. After World War II, Meitner received many awards, including being named "Woman of the Year" at the National Press Club in 1946. She was a Visiting Professor of Physics at Catholic University during Spring 1946. In a press release associated with her arrival, Dr. Meitner emphasized that her goal was "wholly educational": "I have no intention to suggest how atomic energy should be controlled, beyond expressing my sincere hope that no occasion will again arise where it will be utilized in war. A lasting peace is more desirable than the creation of weapons which might lead to the extermination of mankind." Cite as: Acc. 90-105 - Science Service, Records, 1920s-1970s, Smithsonian Institution Archives Persistent URL:http://siris-archives.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp?&profile=all&source=~!siarchives&uri=full=3100001~!287596~!0#focus Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives View more collections from the Smithsonian Institution. | ||||
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