I would say the first three or four papers on nano-thermoelectricity in bismuth went almost unnoticed, but all of a sudden when Dirac cones came along - pop! - there was huge interest in bismuth-related materials. — Mildred Dresselhaus Copy Share Image
I think women benefit from being in places and having positions where the quality of work is the criteria, not what you look like.… — Mildred Dresselhaus Copy Share Image
Some people don't like competition, but competition is fine. It generates new ideas, keeps you alert. — Mildred Dresselhaus Copy Share Image
If we had improved materials that could be produced cheaply and in large quantities, certainly the thermoelectrics industry could move forward more quickly. — Mildred Dresselhaus Copy Share Image
If I were not able anymore to come to the lab, that's retirement. Or if I had no more ideas of things. Every year,… — Mildred Dresselhaus Copy Share Image
The main thread of my work is structure property relations and materials. If you have certain atoms, why do they attract each other? Why… — Mildred Dresselhaus Copy Share Image
Electrons are the carriers for electricity, but they are also carriers for thermal energy. This means thermal conductivity is increased when the carrier density… — Mildred Dresselhaus Copy Share Image
Commercial thermoelectrics are a reality. The automobile industry is now working with conventional thermoelectric materials. They are interested a little bit in nanostructuring because… — Mildred Dresselhaus Copy Share Image
Being a woman has helped my career more than it's hindered it. — Mildred Dresselhaus Copy Share Image
I behaved the way I was taught to behave: like a woman in the company of men. If you behaved aggressively in the company… — Mildred Dresselhaus Copy Share Image
Mentoring is about listening to people, helping them go over what the issues are and how to clarify ways to deal with any problems… — Mildred Dresselhaus Copy Share Image
