Link to video: SheHeroes Episode 2: Laser Physicist, Professor Margaret Murnane
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Discussion Questions
1. Margaret says that if you enjoy doing something, you work harder at it. Can you give an example of where this has happened to you?
2. Success often comes from making it past road blocks by facing them and continuing to work hard. Can you give an example where that happened to you or someone you know?
3. What aspect of being a scientist like Margaret sounds like fun to you?
4. Margaret’s students inspire her to continue teaching physics. What or who inspires you in one part of your life?
5. Can you think of a song that represents Margaret’s story?
Further Information
- United States Bureau of Labor information and statistics on careers as Physicists and Astronomers: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos052.htm
- United States Bureau of Labor information and statistics on careers as Professors: http://www.bls.gov/OCO/ocos066.htm
Thank you to our SheHeroes interview team! Interviewer Zahra Mohamed Ali from Girls Inc of Metro Denver and Assistant Carly Fabian of Girl Scouts of Colorado. Behind the scenes, anchor and editor Stephanie May and episode researcher Gloria Yang.
And extra big thanks to our SheHero, Professor Margaret Murnane. This episode was filmed on location at the University of Colorado.
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