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Ann Marks

1941 – 2016

British physics teacher and science communicator

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About Ann Marks

Lived 1941 – 2016 (aged 75). Ann Marks was a British science communicator, known for Physics.

Ann Marks (24July 19419October 2016) was a British physics teacher and science communicator. She moved to Grenoble in 1987 to work on the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, before returning to England a few years later. Marks founded the UK Young Woman Physicist Award (now the Jocelyn Bell Burnell Medal and Prize) in 2007. She was also active with the European Platform of Women Scientists (EPWS) at a similar time. Marks was awarded Membership of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), for "services to Physics" in 2007. Some of her publications were co-authored with Gillian Gehring.

Personal life Marks was married to Neil Marks, with whom she shared the Phillips Award in 2013. Institute of Physics Phillips Award for distinguished service (jointly with Neil Marks), 2013 University of Liverpool/Institute of Physics Ann Marks memorial lecture and prize named in her honour, started in 2017

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Science communicator
Nationality
Known for
Physics
Education
University of Liverpool
Awards
Institute of Physics

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ann Marks?

British physics teacher and science communicator

When was Ann Marks born?

Ann Marks was born on 24 July 1941.

When did Ann Marks die?

Ann Marks died on 9 October 2016.

What was Ann Marks's occupation?

Ann Marks was a science communicator.

What was Ann Marks known for?

Ann Marks was known for Physics.

What nationality was Ann Marks?

Ann Marks was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ann Marks

· Wikidata: Q83226863

· DBpedia: Ann Marks

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