Happy birthday! Andrea M. Ghez turns 61 today

Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 Andrea M. Ghez is celebrating her 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed scientists of her generation.

Popular scientist-Nobel laureate Andrea M. Ghez has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Ghez, a cultural icon

Born Andrea Mia Ghez in New York on June 16, 1965, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Ghez's not just a great scientist, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Andrea hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Andrea M. Ghez as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Andrea, you're the best!

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