Ursula Franklin (1921-2016) was a prominent Canadian physicist, humanitarian, and advocate for peace and social justice. Born in Germany, she fled the Nazi regime and emigrated to Canada in 1940. Franklin earned her PhD in physics from the University of Toronto and made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the study of metals and their properties. In addition to her scientific work, Franklin was deeply engaged in social issues.
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