Jocelyn Bell Burnell
British astrophysicist (born 1943)
1943 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British astrophysicist (born 1943)
Born
July 15, 1943
Age
~83 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronomer, physicist, astrophysicist
United KingdomBorn in Lurgan
1943
Born in Lurgan (1943-07-15)
1954
EducationStudied at The Mount School (York)
1960
EducationStudied at University of Glasgow (1960–1965)
1965
EducationStudied at Murray Edwards College (1965–1969)
1973
AwardAlbert A. Michelson Medal
1978
AwardJ. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Prize
About
Dame Susan Jocelyn Bell Burnell is a Northern Irish physicist who, while conducting research for her doctorate, discovered the first radio pulsars in 1967. This discovery later earned the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1974, but she was not among the awardees.
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Who is Jocelyn Bell Burnell?+
Dame Susan Jocelyn Bell Burnell is a Northern Irish physicist who, while conducting research for her doctorate, discovered the first radio pulsars in 1967. This discovery later earned the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1974, but she was not among the awardees.
What does the name Jocelyn mean?+
The name Jocelyn means "unisex given name. Etymology: From the - male given name from Joscelin, Gautzelin, diminutive of names beginning with the tribal name t=a Geat, a Goth, the root form of which probably comes from nocat=1}}; also used as a diminutive form of the Breton name Josse (= Joyce). It survived as a surname and was revived as a given name in the nineteenth century. * Jocelyn is currently popular among U.S. Hispanics, and in the Philippines, by folk etymology explained as a feminine diminutive form of José (Joseph).". It is of English origin.
When was Jocelyn Bell Burnell born?+
Jocelyn Bell Burnell was born on July 15, 1943.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: From the - male given name from Joscelin, Gautzelin, diminutive of names beginning with the tribal name t=a Geat, a Goth, the root form of which probably comes from nocat=1}}; also used as a diminutive form of the Breton name Josse (= Joyce). It survived as a surname and was revived as a given name in the nineteenth century. * Jocelyn is currently popular among U.S. Hispanics, and in the Philippines, by folk etymology explained as a feminine diminutive form of José (Joseph).
The name Jocelyn is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: From the - male given name from Joscelin, Gautzelin, diminutive of names beginning with the tribal name t=a Geat, a Goth, the root form of which probably comes from nocat=1}}; also used as a diminutive form of the Breton name Josse (= Joyce). It survived as a surname and was revived as a given name in the nineteenth century. * Jocelyn is currently popular among U.S. Hispanics, and in the Philippines, by folk etymology explained as a feminine diminutive form of José (Joseph).". It is traditionally a female name.
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Jocelyn — July 15, 1943
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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