{"product_id":"chien-shiung-wu","title":"Chien-Shiung Wu","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSPS 2021 Chien-Shiung Wu Forever® Stamps – Set of 5 Sheets (100 Stamps)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate the extraordinary achievements, groundbreaking discoveries, and enduring scientific legacy of one of the twentieth century's most influential physicists with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSPS 2021 Chien-Shiung Wu Forever® Stamps Set of 5 Sheets, totaling 100 stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Officially issued by the United States Postal Service on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary 11, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in recognition of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this distinguished commemorative release honors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Chien-Shiung Wu (1912–1997)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a pioneering Chinese American experimental nuclear physicist whose remarkable contributions transformed modern scientific understanding. Widely recognized for her exceptional experimental abilities and groundbreaking research, Dr. Wu played a central role in challenging established assumptions about the fundamental laws of physics. Her celebrated experimental work demonstrated the violation of parity conservation in weak nuclear interactions, contributing to one of the most significant developments in twentieth-century physics. Throughout her distinguished career, she also advanced research in nuclear physics and became an influential advocate for greater opportunities for women in scientific fields. This meaningful USPS release honors her extraordinary intellectual achievements, scientific determination, and lasting influence on generations of researchers, educators, and aspiring scientists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set includes five complete sheets of 20 Forever® stamps each, for a total of 100 stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring one distinguished commemorative portrait design repeated throughout each sheet. Created from original artwork by acclaimed illustrator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKam Mak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under the artistic direction of USPS art director \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthel Kessler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the stamp presents an elegant portrait of Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu alongside a chalkboard featuring a scientific equation associated with her groundbreaking research. The carefully composed illustration captures her thoughtful expression and professional presence while incorporating visual elements that reflect her extraordinary contributions to experimental physics. The chalkboard background reinforces the stamp's scientific significance, creating a meaningful connection between the honored physicist and the discoveries that helped reshape modern scientific knowledge. Through its refined color palette, expressive portraiture, and carefully integrated scientific imagery, the design combines artistic craftsmanship with historical and educational importance. This exceptional USPS issue transforms a portrait of one of America's most accomplished scientific pioneers into a lasting celebration of intellectual curiosity, scientific innovation, and the pursuit of knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional addition to any distinguished stamp collection, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Chien-Shiung Wu Forever® Stamps Set of 5 Sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together scientific history, women's achievements, historical portraiture, and American postal heritage in one remarkable commemorative offering. Whether preserved as part of a science or technology collection, displayed in recognition of pioneering women in physics, or treasured by educators, researchers, historians, admirers of scientific discovery, and philatelists alike, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive-sheet set of 100 USPS Forever® stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a timeless tribute to Dr. Wu's extraordinary accomplishments and enduring influence on modern physics. A meaningful celebration of perseverance, intellectual excellence, and the remarkable contributions of women to scientific advancement, this official USPS release represents a distinguished addition to collections honoring notable American achievements, groundbreaking discoveries, and the individuals whose dedication has expanded humanity's understanding of the universe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 Complete Sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamps Per Sheet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Stamps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamp Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USPS First-Class Mail Forever®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chien-Shiung Wu – Commemorative Scientific Portrait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigns Per Sheet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 Unique Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonored Individual:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu (1912–1997)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pioneering Experimental Nuclear Physicist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Achievement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Experimental Demonstration of Parity Violation in Weak Nuclear Interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kam Mak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt Director:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ethel Kessler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Issue Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e February 11, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue Occasion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e International Day of Women and Girls in Science\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shine Vaults","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48426851631298,"sku":"U9","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4449\/2226\/files\/57_3dedab76-cfaf-459d-8a0b-8877ae534821.jpg?v=1784170908","url":"https:\/\/shinevaults.com\/products\/chien-shiung-wu","provider":"Shine Vaults","version":"1.0","type":"link"}