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Lise Meitner, born into a Jewish family, was an Austrian and later Swedish physicist who worked on radioactivity and nuclear physics. She was one of the great experimentalists of her day. Meitner is the unsung hero of nuclear fission, having played an essential role in its 1938 discovery. That year, when Hitler's rise to power put all Jewish scientists at risks, Meitner made a daring escape out of Germany. She faced both gender and racial discrimination, yet never ceased to pursue her work, the science that was the passion of her life, Edward Sierra will offer an engaging and informative presentation as he dips you into the life and science of Lise Meitner. Library cardholders may register by visiting our website. For additional inquiries, please call the library at 631-567-5079.
