Happy birthday! Donna Strickland turns 66 today

Nobel Prize in Physics 2017 Donna Strickland is celebrating her 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed scientists of her generation.

Popular scientist-Nobel laureate Donna Strickland has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Strickland, a cultural icon

Born Donna Theo Strickland in Guelph on May 27, 1959, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Strickland'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 Donna hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Donna Strickland as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Donna, you're the best!

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