Mildred Dresselhaus
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Early Life and Education
Mildred Dresselhaus was born on November 11, 1930, in New York City, United States, under the zodiac sign Scorpio. Her father, Meyer Spiewak, and her mother, Ethel, were Polish Jewish immigrants. Growing up in New York, Mildred exhibited a strong interest in academics from an early age.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 11 Nov, 1930
- Age
- 89 yrs
- Occupations
- Physicist
Engineer
University teacher
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- The Bronx
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- American physicist
- Spouse
- Gene Dresselhaus
She attended Hunter College High School, a school known for its rigorous academic standards, and later pursued her undergraduate studies at Hunter College. She graduated in 1951. During her undergraduate years, she met physicist Rosalyn Yalow, whose mentorship inspired Mildred to pursue a career in physics.
Advanced Studies and Early Career
Motivated by her growing passion for science, Mildred undertook postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge and later attended Harvard University. She ultimately completed her Ph.D. in physics at the University of Chicago in 1958. Her doctoral research laid the foundation for what would become a pioneering scientific career.
Following her Ph.D., Mildred conducted postdoctoral research at Cornell University for two years. She then joined Lincoln Laboratory, where her work further expanded into applied physics and electrical engineering.
