Through coincidence and ingenuity, Sophie Germain managed to pursue an education at a prestigious institution under an assumed name, then upon discovery, won over many doubters with her skill and passion. Germain spent years trying to explain natural phenomena with mathematics, persevering against failures and prejudice, ultimately opening a new branch of applied mathematics and securing her place in history.
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Through coincidence and ingenuity, Sophie Germain managed to pursue an education at a prestigious institution under an assumed name, then upon discovery, won over many doubters with her skill and passion. Germain spent years trying to explain natural phenomena with mathematics, persevering against failures and prejudice, ultimately opening a new branch of applied mathematics and securing her place in history.
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