Women Hold Up Half the Sky: A Conversation Between an Astronomer and her Sister

by Ann Wyckoff Carlos, Susan Wyckoff

Overview

This timely conversation between two sisters follows the twists and turns of the life of a professional woman astronomer.
In spite of the obstacles she faced along the way, Sue's resilience and persistence led her to triumph as she broke the proverbial glass ceiling needed to pursue a successful career in science.
When she was only three, Sue was taught to read by her older sister Ann. The sisters shared a passion for reading imparted to them by their mother, a research librarian. Inspired by books she read as a child, Sue became intrigued by science and math. Though rarely encouraged to seek an advanced degree in science, she moved on independently to become a highly recognized university professor and research scientist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798987408612
Publisher:	Ann Wyckoff Carlos and Susan Wyckoff
Publication date:	12/23/2022
Edition description:	Memoir of a Woman Astronomer ed.
Pages:	222
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Ann Wyckoff Carlos and Susan Wyckoff are sisters now living in California. Ann is the eldest living woman from a prolific writing family. She has authored books and articles concerned with international health, education and marine conservation. Her global viewpoint informs her life and work.
Sue is an astronomer whose career spanned the globe from Israel to England to the US. Her published research includes topics in pulsars, quasars and comets. During her tenure on the physics faculty of a large university Sue championed salary equity for women and reforms in science and math teaching.