Rosalind Franklin Fellow: Alexandra Zhernakova
342 views · Published 11 October 2012 · 0:51 · Indexed 20 October 2026
Channel: University of Groningen · 2012 · Education
For me, being an Astronomer is fascinating, as understanding the wonders of the night sky is making a child's dream come true. I study distant galaxies, and my aim is to explain how the Universe has evolved, until finally look like as we know it today. What makes my work so exciting is that every day is potentially full of surprises: discovering new objects in the sky can challenge our ideas of the origins and destiny of our cosmos. Rosalind Franklin is perhaps the most emblematic icon of women's strugglefor recognition in professional life. As a female researcher, I find thefigure of Rosalind Franklin particularly inspiring of hard work and self-esteem, which are two major ingredients to vindicate the capacity of women for achievement and leadership.
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