However difficult life may be, there is always something you can do and succeed at,” said Stephen Hawking. Stephen is one of the most brilliant scientists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Hawking is most known for his work in black holes, and cosmology. He also done many other things as well, he has written many books, and has taught as a professor at several universities.
Stephen Hawking was born on January, 8, 1942 in Oxford, England. His parents were both well educated, and knowledgeable people. Both his mom and dad went to college at the University of Oxford. After college, Stephen’s dad became a medical researcher. Hawking is the oldest of four children. He had two sisters named Mary, and Philippa, and a brother named Edward. Mary was …show more content…
In 1974, Stephen’s research led him to a finding that would make him famous in the science world. He discovered that black holes weren’t vacuums like everyone believed them to be. Stephen showed that matter in the form of radiation can escape the gravitational force of a collapsed star. After he shared his discovery he became an instant celebrity in the science world. After his breakthrough Stephen mostly did research, but occasionally would teach at universities as a visiting professor. He taught at Caltech in Pasadena, and at Gonville and Caius College in Cambridge. In 1979 Stephen returned to Cambridge University, but instead of being the student he was the …show more content…
By 1969 Stephen was in a wheel chair, and by 1980 the Hawking family had to have a graduate take care of Stephen. Some things Stephen could do without any assistance, but for the most part he needed a nurse. At that time Stephen was also beginning to lose his ability to speak. 5 years later Stephen required 24 hour care, and could no longer talk. Since Stephen could no longer speak he used a computer that would talk for him. The computer was directed by muscle movements, but since he still had use of his fingers he simply clicked on the screen with a mouse. Today, Stephen still uses the computer, but now the program is directed by one of his cheek
Stephen Hawking was born on January, 8, 1942 in Oxford, England. His parents were both well educated, and knowledgeable people. Both his mom and dad went to college at the University of Oxford. After college, Stephen’s dad became a medical researcher. Hawking is the oldest of four children. He had two sisters named Mary, and Philippa, and a brother named Edward. Mary was …show more content…
In 1974, Stephen’s research led him to a finding that would make him famous in the science world. He discovered that black holes weren’t vacuums like everyone believed them to be. Stephen showed that matter in the form of radiation can escape the gravitational force of a collapsed star. After he shared his discovery he became an instant celebrity in the science world. After his breakthrough Stephen mostly did research, but occasionally would teach at universities as a visiting professor. He taught at Caltech in Pasadena, and at Gonville and Caius College in Cambridge. In 1979 Stephen returned to Cambridge University, but instead of being the student he was the …show more content…
By 1969 Stephen was in a wheel chair, and by 1980 the Hawking family had to have a graduate take care of Stephen. Some things Stephen could do without any assistance, but for the most part he needed a nurse. At that time Stephen was also beginning to lose his ability to speak. 5 years later Stephen required 24 hour care, and could no longer talk. Since Stephen could no longer speak he used a computer that would talk for him. The computer was directed by muscle movements, but since he still had use of his fingers he simply clicked on the screen with a mouse. Today, Stephen still uses the computer, but now the program is directed by one of his cheek