Today, the NUCL Division pauses to honor the life and legacy of ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ ๐. ๐๐ผ๐ณ๐ณ๐บ๐ฎ๐ปโa pioneering radiochemist, inspiring mentor, and strong leader in our field.
Darleaneโs career reshaped nuclear and radiochemistry, from groundbreaking discoveriesโincluding her role in confirming the discovery of Seaborgiumโto decades spent mentoring and building the community.
As one of the most prominent ๐ณ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ป๐๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐, she broke barriers in a field where women were often overlooked. Her trailblazing career opened doors for future generations, showing that brilliance, perseverance, and passion transcend boundaries.
We celebrate her humor, her humanity, and her ability to make complex science approachable. At the same time, we mark with somber respect the loss of a remarkable leader whose legacy continues to inspire.
๐๏ธ Thank you, Darleane, for everything you gave to nuclear and radiochemistryโand for lighting the path forward for so many.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darleane_C._Hoffman
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