Rachael Padman

Rachael Padman

Country

Australia

Birth - Death

1954 -

Occupation

Scientist

Description

Transgender Physics lecturer with a specialty in evolution of the stars, Cambridge University, who caused controversy when she was elected a Fellow of Newnham College, an all-female college. Director of Education in School of Physical Sciences. Born Russell Padman.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.phy.cam.ac.uk/directory/padmanr
• http://www.theguardian.com/society/2004/aug/14/health.socialcare
• http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/features/sex-changes-a-school-of-thought/story-e6frg6z6-1226227729945?nk=950561457f6d0f63acda9f0d8fa7e494

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