Bassi, Laura
A noted Newtonian physicist of the eighteenth century, Laura Bassi earned a doctorate before being appointed Professor of Anatomy at the University of Bologna in 1731; she was one of the first women to achieve either success. Pioneering Newtonian philosophy and other ideas within Italy, Laura also fitted in 12 children.
A Tribute to Laura Bassi
A quality, multi-page article filled with context and explanations, this feature narrates the life and career of Lauri Bassi with the emphasis firmly on her role as a physicist. Contains a bibliography and illustrations.
A quality, multi-page article filled with context and explanations, this feature narrates the life and career of Lauri Bassi with the emphasis firmly on her role as a physicist. Contains a bibliography and illustrations.
Laura Bassi: Biography
Well-written and personable biography of Laura Bassi with links.
Well-written and personable biography of Laura Bassi with links.
Laura Bassi: Short Biography
This short summary concentrates, as you might expect, on Laura's scientific achievements and the criticism she received.
This short summary concentrates, as you might expect, on Laura's scientific achievements and the criticism she received.
Laura Bassi: The First Woman Professor
Although this is actually an interview with Professor Paula Findlen about her book on women scientists, Laura Bassi is frequently mentioned and discussed.
Although this is actually an interview with Professor Paula Findlen about her book on women scientists, Laura Bassi is frequently mentioned and discussed.