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Physicist Chien-Shiung Wu is an inspiration who seemed to come from another world -- that's how remarkable it was for a woman from China to upturn the foundational beliefs of particle physics.

Discovering Inspiration from a Trailblazing Physicist

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Post published:February 24, 2026
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By Joshua Tam Why did the story of nuclear physicist Chien-Shiung Wu mean so much to me? As a third-generation Chinese American who recently earned my bachelor’s degree, I often…

Chinese-American physicist Chien-Shiung was recognized as the "Queen of Nuclear Research."

Chien-Shiung Wu: Breaking Barriers, Revolutionizing Physics

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Post published:February 24, 2026
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By Marcus Hau Chien-Shiung Wu at Columbia University in 1963. Source: Smithsonian Institution Chinese-American trailblazers have stretched the boundaries of what might seem possible, breaking conventions and clearing the way…

Four porcelain bowls from my father's home in Gom Benn Village.

Deciphering My Dad’s Rice Bowls

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Post published:October 20, 2025
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This article was submitted by Art Wong, webmaster for www.gombenn.org. It's been more than 30 years now since I made my one, and only visit to my father’s home in…

Are our laws like "Lady Justice:" impartial, fair and just?

Should We Always Strive to be “Law-Abiding”?

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Post published:October 20, 2025
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This article was submitted by Amy Wong, a law student at the University of San Diego. Older lawyers often tell young law students that your first year (your 1L year)…