| Name of AAPI Figure | Chien-Shiung Wu |
| What is the person’s Asian heritage or
ethnicity? | Chinese |
| Area of Influence | Scientist in Physics, and activist |
| Date of birth or time period | 1912-1997 |
| How did this individual make a
contribution to their field or to society/culture at large? | Fought for women’s rights in science (physics) |
| Why did you choose this person? What about
their story speaks to you? | She thought it was unfair about how she didn’t get a medal, when her “didn’t do much” colleagues got one, and stood right up. |
| How does this person inspire you? | How she defended woman’s rights |
| Resources to share if others want to learn
more (optional)–list websites, books, or other resources you used to learn
about the person | https://newsela.com/videos/vid-first-lady-of-physics/ |
| Submitted by | Amane Yamaguchi |
| Age | 10 |
| City, State | Lexington Massachusetts |
