“People in academia and industry are not accustomed to people who have long lapse…” — Mildred Dresselhaus

It's hard for people who come from traditional homes to take women seriously. I do it myself. We're just not used to seeing women professionals. Women have to go out of their way to prove themselves.

Being a woman has helped my career more than it's hindered it.

The best thing about having a lady professor on campus is that it tells women students that they can do it, too.

I learned to read music before I learned to read script.