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A story of galactic grit and refusing to give up! Dr. Vera Rubin’s love of science and the stars began early. At 14, she and her father built a cardboard telescope so she could track meteors. She dreamt of becoming an astronomer, a career many believed was impossible for a woman at the time. But Vera never let limitations hold her back. From her school days to her work as a scientist, she followed her curiosity, overcame obstacles, and made discoveries that changed astronomy forever. Explore the inspiring life of the astronomer whose groundbreaking work helped reveal one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: dark matter.
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If you enjoyed this story about Dr. Vera Rubin, you may also enjoy learning about Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina female astronaut to go to space: https://jonincharacter.com/ellen-ochoa/
CREDITS: Hidden Heroes of History is a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Rebecca Cunningham, directed and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.
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