Happy birthday! Frances Arnold turns 69 today

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2008 Frances Arnold is celebrating her 69th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed scientists of her generation.

Popular scientist-Nobel laureate Frances Arnold has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 69th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Arnold, a cultural icon

Born Frances Hamilton Arnold in Pittsburgh on July 25, 1956, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Arnold'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 Frances hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Frances Arnold as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 69.

Happy Birthday, Frances, you're the best!

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