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Richard Feynman 1918–1988Science & MathematicsTheoretical physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics and his accessible teaching style.Robert Millikan 1868–1953Science & MathematicsMeasuring the charge of the electronMildred Dresselhaus 1930–2017Science & MathematicsCarbon nanoscience, nanotubes and low-dimensional thermoelectricsRoger Revelle 1909–1991Science & MathematicsOceanographer and early scientist of human-caused global warmingMaria Mitchell 1818–1889Science & MathematicsFirst American woman professional astronomer who discovered a comet and taught at Vassar College.