sentences:  In acknowledgment of her many achievements, Discover Magazine recognized her in 2002 as one of the 50 most important women in science.She was born as Darleane Christian on November 8, 1926 at home in the small town of Terril, Iowa, and is the daughter of Carl B. and Elverna Clute Christian.Her father was a mathematics teacher and superintendent of schools; her mother wrote and directed plays.