German mathematician Emmy Noether was born #OTD in 1882.
One of her most significant contributions is Noether's Theorem, which establishes a fundamental connection between symmetries & conservation laws in physics. This theorem has had profound implications in fields such as quantum mechanics, particle physics & field theory. Despite facing discrimination as a woman in academia during her time, Noether persevered & made enduring contributions to mathematics and physics.
In 1915 David Hilbert invited Noether to join the Göttingen mathematics department, challenging the views of some of his colleagues.
In April 1933 she received a notice from the Prussian Ministry for Sciences, Art & Public Education which read: "On the basis of paragraph 3 of the Civil Service Code, I hereby withdraw from you the right to teach at the University of Göttingen." Several of Noether's colleagues, including Max Born & Richard Courant, also had their positions revoked.
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