When she graduated, in 1905, the university nominated her for its highest distinction, an award marked by the presentation of a ring engraved with the initials of the emperor. But no woman had previously been nominated for such an honor, and Emperor Franz Joseph refused to bestow the award upon one.
普林斯顿—我的祖母是维也纳大学第一批学习数学和物理学的女学生之一。1905年她毕业时，维也纳大学授予她最高荣誉——刻有帝国首字母缩写的戒指。但在此之前，从未有女生获得过如此殊荣，约瑟夫皇帝从未破过例。