1. thoughtco.com

    Women have made major contributions to the sciences for centuries. Yet surveys repeatedly show that most people can only name a few—often just one or two—female scientists. But if you look around, you'll see evidence of their work everywhere, from the clothing we wear to the X-rays used in hospitals.
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  3. coursera.org

    Nov 18, 2024Throughout history, inspiring women scientists have made groundbreaking contributions to fields such as astronomy, chemistry, and medicine. Follow in the footsteps of these famous female scientists by exploring topics like Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios from Duke University, An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python ...
  4. discovermagazine.com

    Mar 15, 2023Dec. 10, 1815-Nov. 27, 1852. Ada Lovelace, born Augusta Ada Byron in 1815, was an English mathematician and writer, primarily known for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine.While she did not have a formal degree in the modern sense, she received private tutoring in mathematics and science, an unusual educational path for women of her era.
  5. research.com

    Oct 24, 2024Below are the 50 famous women in science whose contributions need to be acknowledged. Women in Natural Sciences 1. Eugenie Clark (1922 2015) Japanese-American Ichthyologist. Area of expertise: Ichthyology. Major contributions: First on our list of female scientists is Eugenie Clark, who is also known as The Shark Lady. Her work and research on ...
  6. globalcitizen.org

    Take a look at 17 of the best female scientists up to (and including) 2017. And let's hope these ladies don't remain hidden too much longer. 1. Tiera Guinn. This 21-year-old scientist hasn't yet graduated from college, but Tiera Guinn's already doing literal rocket science. The MIT senior is helping build a rocket for NASA that could be ...
  7. famousscientists.org

    Here's our alphabetical list of the most popular female scientists on the Famous Scientists website. Mary Anning 1799 - 1847. Ancient animals, fossils, and paleontology: discovered the first complete specimen of a plesiosaur; deduced the diets of dinosaurs. Elizabeth Blackwell 1821 - 1910. The first woman to qualify as a physician in America; founder of
  8. en.wikipedia.org

    This is a historical list dealing with women scientists in the 20th century. During this time period, women working in scientific fields were rare. Women at this time faced barriers in higher education and often denied access to scientific institutions; in the Western world, the first-wave feminist movement began to break down many of these ...
  9. scijournal.org

    Apr 29, 2023Picking out 21 scientists from among the many incredible female scientists in the world was not easy. Although we feel female scientists like Sarah Stevenson, the first female member of the AMA (American Medical Association), did not make our list, they equally earned their respect in the field of science.
  10. sciencebuddies.org

    Feb 28, 2024Update! This post has been updated for 2024 to highlight additional scientists and engineers! There have always been women in science. Whether recognized at the time or not, women interested in science and engineering have made important discoveries, conducted game-changing research, and pursued careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Uncovering and sharing these stories ...
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