[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fWbxm_723mj7aabr6jO6Zb0A3HsJT6kXK22syCxXCZT8":3,"$fdN6jzeUQKlNf3AT4ov6R7Qp3etjxVwAvHuyNMlhOQss":13},{"author":4,"tags":12},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":10,"slug":11,"image_url":10},141437,"Margaret Geller","M",15,"# Margaret Geller\nA renowned American astronomer who has made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of the universe.\n\n## Full Name and Common Aliases\nMargaret Geller's full name is Margaret J. Geller. She is commonly known for her work in astronomy and cosmology.\n\n## Birth and Death Dates\nBorn on July 7, 1947, Margaret Geller is still an active member of the scientific community today.\n\n## Nationality and Profession(s)\nAmerican by nationality, Margaret Geller is a renowned astronomer and professor. Her expertise spans various fields within astronomy, including galaxy distributions, cosmic flows, and large-scale structure.\n\n## Early Life and Background\nGrowing up in Massachusetts, USA, Geller developed an interest in science at a young age. She pursued her passion for physics and mathematics during her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Margaret went on to earn her Ph.D. in astronomy from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.\n\n## Major Accomplishments\nMargaret's most notable work revolves around mapping the universe on large scales. Her groundbreaking research, conducted alongside John Huchra, revealed a vast network of galaxy distributions that defy our previous understanding of cosmic structure.\n\n### Cosmic Flows and Galaxy Distributions\n\nTheir 1989 paper in the journal Nature unveiled an intricate web of galaxy flows stretching across the universe. This work provided strong evidence for the existence of a hierarchical universe, with matter clumping into galaxies and larger structures.\n\n## Notable Works or Actions\nMargaret Geller has made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe through various research initiatives:\n\n*   Her work on large-scale structure and galaxy distributions revolutionized the field of cosmology.\n*   She has served as a member of several influential scientific committees, including the American Astronomical Society's Board of Trustees.\n\n## Impact and Legacy\nMargaret Geller's discoveries have profoundly impacted our understanding of the universe. Her dedication to unraveling its secrets continues to inspire future generations of scientists:\n\n*   Her pioneering work on cosmic flows paved the way for new areas of research.\n*   Margaret remains an active presence in the scientific community, advocating for increased funding and support for astronomy research.\n\n## Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered\nMargaret Geller's contributions have earned her numerous awards and accolades:\n\n*   She has received several prestigious prizes, including the 2003 Sitterly Award from the American Astronomical Society.\n*   Her dedication to advancing our understanding of the universe has led to widespread recognition within the scientific community.\n\nMargaret Geller's tireless efforts continue to propel us closer to unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos.",null,"margaret-geller",[],{"quotes":14,"pagination":127},[15,28,39,50,61,72,83,94,105,116],{"id":16,"quote_text":17,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":20,"source":21,"quote_tag":22,"commentary":10},1550316,"When people on airplanes ask me what I do, I used to say I was a physicist, which ended the discussion. I once said I was a cosmologist, but they started asking me about makeup, and the title 'astronomer' gets confused with astrologer. Now I say I make maps.",4,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[23],{"id":24,"tag":25},4544675,{"id":26,"tag_name":27},9002,"confused",{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":10},1550307,"I didn't know what kinds of questions to ask in mathematics. In physics, I could see there were things that were known and things that weren't.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[34],{"id":35,"tag":36},4544669,{"id":37,"tag_name":38},15947,"kinds",{"id":40,"quote_text":41,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":42,"source":43,"quote_tag":44,"commentary":10},1550301,"I had a great deal of confidence when I graduated from Berkeley. I had almost none when I was at Princeton. After a while, when people tell you you can't do something because you're a woman, you begin to believe maybe they're right.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[45],{"id":46,"tag":47},4544660,{"id":48,"tag_name":49},24218,"almost",{"id":51,"quote_text":52,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":53,"source":54,"quote_tag":55,"commentary":10},1550294,"I never had a single female professor throughout my whole education, from the beginning of university to the end. Even all the books were about men; I never really liked reading books about the history of science, and I never really understood why.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[56],{"id":57,"tag":58},4544653,{"id":59,"tag_name":60},5683,"beginning",{"id":62,"quote_text":63,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":64,"source":65,"quote_tag":66,"commentary":10},1550288,"It's a matter of the heart... I take teaching at Harvard very seriously and supervision of my students very seriously. 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Appreciation of the elegance and power of physical law is an acquired taste.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[78],{"id":79,"tag":80},4544639,{"id":81,"tag_name":82},93452,"acquired",{"id":84,"quote_text":85,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":86,"source":87,"quote_tag":88,"commentary":10},1550271,"A family living at the poverty level is unlikely to be able to afford a computer at home. Even with a computer, access to the Internet is another significant expense. 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