Science News for Students: Disabilities Don’t Stop Top Tech and Science Experts

Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking is probably the most famous scientist with a disability, but he’s far from alone.

Meet some of the many other scientists and engineers who have hurdled physical or medical barriers to find rewarding careers in research.


Astronomer, Biologist, Entomologist, Physicist, Scientist (Environmental)
Stephen Hawking
Middle School, High School
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

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