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Chien-Shiung Wu was a prominent Chinese-American experimental physicist known for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics, particularly in the field of beta decay. Born on May 13, 1912, in Liuhe, China, she was often referred to as the "First Lady of Physics." Her mother, a well-educated woman who had a significant influence on Wu's early education, encouraged her to pursue knowledge and supported her academic ambitions. Wu's contributions to science earned her numerous awards and recognition, including being the first woman to receive the Wolf Prize in Physics in 1978.

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