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Shirley Ann Jackson

By eleanorlwilson

  • Born in Washington DC

    Born in Washington DC

  • Graduated as valedictorian of Roosevelt High School

    Graduated as valedictorian of Roosevelt High School

  • Began classes at MIT

    Began classes at MIT

  • Earned bachelor's degree

    Earned bachelor's degree

  • Earned Ph.D

    Earned Ph.D

  • Working for AT&T Bell Laboratories

    Working for AT&T Bell Laboratories

  • Gave birth to son Alan

    Gave birth to son Alan

  • Teaching at Rutgers University

    Teaching at Rutgers University

  • Became President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Became President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  • Elected President of AAAS

    Elected President of AAAS