Rosalind Franklin’s thinking strategies

We can extract several strategies from her accomplishments.

Aim for practical innovation. Franklin desired practical applications for her work. For example, during WWII, her work on the porosity of coal allowed British troops to estimate fuel performance in their vehicles. It also helped improve the soldiers’ gas masks that contained activated charcoal filters.

Be a global connector. Franklin understood the importance of working with partners from across the globe and sharing her work at international scientific conferences.

Explore your passions. Franklin worked across disciplines.