Learning activity 1

Evidence: Modeling excellence

For this evidence, I decided to search for information about three women who
throughout history stood out for their great achievements and have inspired me to
do my best every day. These women changed the way of thinking of the world and
made contributions that have helped all humanity.

 Hypatia of Alexandria (born

between 355 to 370 - 415) is
remembered for being a Greek
academic, she was also one of
the first notable women in
mathematics, astronomy, and
philosophy.

 Marie Curie (1867 - 1934) is

recognized for being a pioneer
in the study of radioactivity and
for being the first woman to win
two Nobel Prizes, one in
physics and one in chemistry.

 Rosalind Franklin (1920 - 1958)

was an English chemistry,
biophysicist and
crystallographer, who
collaborated in an important
way in the knowledge of the
molecular structures of carbon
and graphite, in addition to
DNA, RNA and viruses.
These three women lived in different times and places, however they agreed in
some aspects of their routines during their lives:
All three were women dedicated to the exact sciences, which led them to make
contributions and findings. Hypatia, for example, excelled in mathematics and
Rosalid focused on chemistry. Curie too, but was also recognized for her work in
physics.
Fighting to achieve their goals was one of the characteristics of these women and
for this they studied with dedication in what they were passionate about. Marie had
to do it clandestinely, on the other hand Hypatia was supported by her father who
was also her teacher. Rosalid too, she received support from her family to study at
Cambridge University.
Marie Curie was awarded receiving two Nobel prizes in different disciplines
(physical and chemical). Rosalid received no recognition in life, her studies were
rewarded when she had already died. Hypatia did not either, although she was a
member and head of the Neoplatonic School of Alexandria, she did not receive any
recognition.
Hypatia's death was violent, she was lynched by a mob of Christians. On the
contrary Marie died of anemia and was buried with honors in the Pantheon in
Paris. Rosalid did not die from violent causes either. She too, like Marie contracted
an illness.
My routine compared to that of these women is similar in the educational aspect.
Like two of them, I have received support from my family to achieve my goals.
They studied the exact sciences, me too, since for my professional career it is
something fundamental. The role model of them is excellent because despite life's
obstacles they never gave up. I don't give up either, and I've always fought for what
I want in life.