About This Lesson
Born on May 31, Chien-Shiung Wu, known as the “First Lady of Physics,” transformed our understanding of the universe through her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics. In this lesson, educator Sari Beth Rosenberg explores Wu’s pioneering experiments, including her role in the Manhattan Project and her contributions to one of the most important discoveries in modern physics. Students will examine Wu’s lasting impact on science and consider how her work reshaped what we thought we knew about the laws of nature.
