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Sep 19, 2011 · Ten Historic Female Scientists You Should Know. Before Marie Curie, these women dedicated their lives to science and made significant advances
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Mar 15, 2023 · 1. Ada Lovelace, Mathematician. Dec. 10, 1815-Nov. 27, 1852. Lovelace is regarded as the first computer programmer — long before modern computers were invented. Her notes on Charles Babbage’s proposed analytical engine (a programmable, general-purpose computer), is considered to be the very first computer algorithm.
Florence Sabin, c. 1915. Sabin, an anatomist, was one of the leading scientists in the United States. In 1925 she had become the first woman elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. But she underestimated the challenges facing women as scientists.
Aug 1, 2016 · Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World. by Rachel Ignotofsky. Ten Speed Press, 2016 ($16.99) When bigoted colleagues at the University of California, Los Angeles, tried to...
Feb 20, 2020 · By Eudie Pak Updated: Feb 20, 2020. While famous scientists like Marie Curie and Jane Goodall were eventually recognized for their contributions in their respective fields, a substantial number...
Feb 7, 2020 · The gender gap in science, technology and innovation translates to missed talent, untapped discoveries and biased solutions. On International Day of Women and Girls in STEM, here are just seven women scientists you need to know and celebrate.
