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Nobel Physicist Donna Strickland Inspires STEM at Barnard

9/9/2025

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Donna Strickland, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, will speak at Barnard College on September 11.
She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2018 for her work on ultrashort laser pulses, benefiting medical and scientific fields.
Strickland focuses on inspiring young women in STEM, identifying as a scientist first.
Mariangela Hungria won the 2025 World Food Prize for her contributions to biological fertilizers and sustainable agriculture.
Both scientists emphasize mentorship and perseverance in their careers.

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Donna Strickland, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, will speak at Barnard College on September 11.
She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2018 for her work on ultrashort laser pulses, benefiting medical and scientific fields.
Strickland focuses on inspiring young women in STEM, identifying as a scientist first.
Mariangela Hungria won the 2025 World Food Prize for her contributions to biological fertilizers and sustainable agriculture.
Both scientists emphasize mentorship and perseverance in their careers.