Female famous hispanic scientists

We may not always think about it, but scientific contributions have changed our lives.

Top 20+ Famous Hispanic Scientists That You Should Know

From new medicines to new technologies, science continues to shape our world. The things we take for granted may have at one time been the life's work of a scientist who had to overcome adversity due to their gender or race. However, they persisted and contributed their ideas to the world. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, here are five Hispanic scientists that made amazing contributions to science.

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César Milstein

Born in Argentina in 1927, César Milstein's parents encouraged him and his brothers to make education a priority. After graduating from the University of Buenos Aires with a Ph. D., Milstein accepted a position with the National Institute of Microbiology in Buenos Aires in 1957.

Afterward, he earned another Ph.D. from Cambridge University in 1960 and became a 10 Hispanic Scientists You Should Know - HowStuffWorks QINOT