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SYMHC Classics: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Navigating Education and Gender Bias at Cambridge

This chapter explores the struggles of a female student at early 20th century Cambridge as she defies societal norms by transitioning from botany to physics. It also emphasizes her ambition to study astronomy, showcasing the broader challenges women faced in academia during this era.

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