Dawn Shaughnessy is a prominent American chemist known for her work in the fields of nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry. She has been particularly recognized for her research involving the discovery of new superheavy elements, including elements that are heavier than those currently known on the periodic table. Shaughnessy has also contributed to studies related to the properties of these elements and their potential applications. She serves as a professor and leads research initiatives at institutions such as Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
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