And every now and then some light shines down on us

[sovay]

I just discovered the existence of pioneering geologist Katharine Fowler-Billings. I request the biopic yesterday.

Comments

[sara]

I hate to tell the biographer this, but women field scientists today ALSO have to fit everything in around their kids. "As a woman of her time" indeed.

[sholio]

.... oh, my God. That photo is some stunning inspiration on all levels.

[niqaeli]

Seconded for the biopic yesterday, and I suggest Kristen Stewart for the role. She's probably a bit too traditionally pretty, based on that photo, but I feel she could carry that vibe beautifully. And a director willing to leave her only as made-up as the men in film are (ie, for the lights and camera and no more) would mean she'd only be a bit too pretty, and, well, Hollywood does so love to make everyone a bit too pretty.

[gwynnega]

Oh wow, that photo.

[poliphilo]

Someone hurry up and make a movie about her!

[kenjari]

She taught at Wellesley! I wonder if we have any stuff by or about her in our archives.

[vintagewitch]

um hi hello vintage butch you can have my heart

[isis]

I approve greatly! Thanks for linking the article, she sounds like a fabulous person.

[selkie]

I meant to email you this, but the pandemic has taken my job life today;
but I wanted to let you know this picture made me gay.

Love. And wash your chilly, gifted hands.

[ashlyme]

Oh my God. YES.

[aurumcalendula]

I LOVE that photo! (and she sounds awesome)