Somerville supported which other female scientist in their career?
Marie Curie
Ada Lovelace
Jane Goodall
Rosalind Franklin
Answer
Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer, received unwavering support from Mary Somerville. Somerville recognized Lovelace's aptitude for mathematics and encouraged her to pursue her interests. She mentored Lovelace and introduced her to influential scientific circles, facilitating Lovelace's groundbreaking contributions to the field of computing.
Mastermind of Science: The Mary Somerville Challenge
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