Welcome to my celebration of the great minds that have existed and contributed to science. In my build, I have 4 dioramas capturing the essence of each figure, including a range of details that help showcase their story.
Leonardo DaVinci:
- A polymath that was accomplished in various field, including his scientific observations where he pioneered studies in anatomy, optics and hydraulics.
- Designed and invented numerous machines/devices that were ahead of his time.
- Renowned painter, masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa.
Florence Nightingale:
- Established modern nursing practices and standards, founding the first secular nursing school at St Thomas' Hospital in London.
- Wrote extensively on healthcare, nursing and social reform.
- Utilised statistical methods to help improve healthcare and sanitation.
Albert Einstein
- Best known for his E=mc² equation.
- This showed that energy and mass are interchangeable.
- He was also a violinist (see the case at the back).
- Compass on desk as this sparked his interest in physics.
Rosalind Franklin
- A British chemist whose work contributed to our understanding of the molecular structure of DNA.
- She is best known for her research on X-ray diffraction of DNA fibres, RNA, viruses, and graphite.
George Robert Carruthers
- An American physicist and engineer.
- Childhood interest in science (Adler Planetarium reference on board).
- Invented the Spectrograph, which was a UV camera used to see further in space.
Alan Turing:
- A British mathematician and computer scientist known for his work in computer science and artificial intelligence.
- Played a pivotal role during WWII in breaking the Enigma code.
- Featured on the British £50 note (depicted in his hand).
Alongside being a great display piece, there is a secondary aim for my submission. I hope that as people build this, regardless of age, curiosity is ignited and builders will have the opportunity to learn about these great figures. I hope you like my submission and consider supporting! Thank you!