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Harriet Brooks overcame one of the greatest challenges in her time: she became a woman scientist in Ontario, Canada in a time where many people thought women shouldn't be allowed to study in universities. She earned a degree from McGill University and later a Master's degree in physics. She did research on nuclear transmutations and a series of experiments to determine the nature of radioactive emissions from thorium, which served as a foundation for the development of nuclear science. She studied under Marie Curie, the first peron to win 2 Nobel Prizes. She also discovered the recoil of the radioactive atom and identified "emanation", the radon and tried to determine its Atomic Mass.
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What was Harriet Tubmans famous accomplishmants?
Harriet Tubman is important because she made the under-ground rail-road for the slaves to escpae for the people that owed them.
Why was Harriet Tubman famous?
Harriet was famous because she helped 300 slaves escape to freedom from using the Underground Railroad. Savannah G
Where did Harriet Tubman become famous?
philedelphia
What famous speech did Harriet Tubman give?
probably
A famous conductor on the Underground Railroad was?
Harriet Tubman
What is Harriet Brooks's birthday?
Harriet Brooks was born on January 1, 1876.
When was Harriet Brooks born?
Harriet Brooks was born on January 1, 1876.
When did Harriet Brooks die?
Harriet Brooks died on April 17, 1933.
How old was Harriet Brooks at death?
Harriet Brooks died at the age of 57 on April 17, 1933.
What does harriet Tubman do that made her so faMOUS?
she help American slaves
Why did Harriet Brooks die?
great person, she died of old age
What song has the lyrics 'playing songs' in it?
'Pearl's a Singer' , made famous by Elkie Brooks.
What was Harriet Tubmans famous accomplishmants?
Harriet Tubman is important because she made the under-ground rail-road for the slaves to escpae for the people that owed them.
How old is Harriet Brooks?
Harriet Brooks was born on January 1, 1876 and died on April 17, 1933. This would have been 57 years old at the time of death or 134 years old today.
Why is Mel Brooks famous for?
I THINK he writes bookes. Or made up quotes or something! is this a joke.....??
What did Harriet T do after she was famous?
GAS!
What was Harriet Tubman's quotation?
Harriet Tubman's famous quotation was, "I never lost a passenger."
