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The discovery of DNA's structure relied on the work of Rosalind Franklin.  She had nearly figured out the molecule’s structure when Maurice Wilkins, a researcher she worked with, showed one of Franklin’s X-ray images to James Watson and Francis Click.

Watson, Crick and Wilkins won a Nobel Prize in 1962 for their discovery. Franklin was excluded.

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Patricia Bath was an ophthalmologist who developed laser technology used in treating cataracts.

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She was the first African American female NASA engineer.

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Thelma Estrin helped build Israel's first computer, the WEIZAC, in 1954. Her later research included converting analog electroencephalogram signals to digital signals and mapping the human brain using computers.

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Mae Jemison was a American physician who was the first African American woman to become an astronaut. In 1992 she spent more than a week orbiting Earth in the space shuttle Endeavour.

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Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman in space on the space shuttle Discovery in 1993 and logged almost 1,000 hours in orbit. She focused on optical systems.

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American scientist and cytogeneticist who received Nobel Prize in 1983 for the discovery of genetic transposition( The one writing is me = Michelle)

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An English mathematician and writer. She is mostly known for her work on Charles Babbage's proposed mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. She was the Countess of Lovelace. She's sometimes credited as the first computer programmer because she created the first algorithm used by an early computer prototype. She wrote the first algorithm to be processed by a machine. She died on 27 November 1852, of uterine cancer in London.

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Patricia Bath developed laser technology used in treating cataracts. Patricia Bath was an ophthalmologist, which is someone who specializes in surgical procedures of the eye.

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NASA's first female African American engineer. Mary received an offer to work for engineer Kazimierz Czarnecki in the 4-foot by 4-foot Supersonic Pressure Tunnel, a 60,000 horsepower wind tunnel capable of blasting models with winds approaching twice the speed of sound. Then 1958 became NASA’s first black female engineer. She won many awards one being the Apollo Group Achievement Award.

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Cori specialized in biochemistry and researched how glycogen can be used as a source of energy. Her theory was called the "Cori Cycle," which helped treat diabetes. In 1947, Gerty and her husband won the Nobel Prize for discovering the enzymes that convert glycogen into sugar, then into glycogen again. Cori has made many monumental discoveries that have all changed our understanding of science.

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Alice Ball developed an injectable treatment for leprosy. Ball was only 23 years old when she developed a technique that would allow the oil from chaulmoogra tree seeds to become injectable and absorbable by the body. She was an inspiration for many others after her death.

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Marie Maynard Daly was a biochemist. She was the first African American women to obtain a PH.D in chemistry. She had to work very hard and had to overcome many obstacles. Eventually in the end, she showed everyone what she could do and proved them wrong.

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By Amy Cowen on February 25, 2021 12:00 PM
March is Women's History Month! Learn more about women in science history and get inspired by these 50+ scientists and engineers!
Women's History Month: 50+ Scientists to learn more about!

Update! This post has been updated for 2021 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 and encouraging girls to see themselves as future scientists is important, ongoing work for science educators.

There are, of course, far too many women in science history to put on a single list, but the more scientists you and your students know about, the better! This resource can be used during Women's History Month and year-round to celebrate, recognize, and talk about inspiring women in science. We encourage educators to pair learning more about women in STEM with student reflection on personal interests and possible career paths, too.

We hope seeing lists like this (and the related lists for Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month) broadens awareness and helps inspire students to learn more about these scientists and to explore related science projects, activities, and careers.

How to Use this Resource

For each scientist, we have included a short biographical note, a link to a hands-on science project or activity related to the scientist's area of study, a link to a relevant science career profile, and a link to a biography to help students learn more about individual scientists. Educators can use this career worksheet to guide student exploration and reflection about STEM careers.

Women in Science and Engineering

Further Reading

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Grades 5+ / Middle School

High School/Adult

For additional STEM reading suggestions, see our STEM reading list.

Images: public domain or fair use, with exception of:
June Almeida (credit: Joyce Almeida)
Linda Buck (CC BY-SA 3.0; The Royal Society)
Emmanuelle Charpentier (CC BY-SA 4, Emmanuelle Charpentier)
Jennifer Doudna (CC BY-SA 3, The Royal Society)
Gertrude Elion (CC BY-SA 4.0; GSK Heritage Archives)
Thelma Estrin (CC BY-SA 3.0; User:Achituv)
Irene Fischer (CC BY-SA; Digital Commonwealth Massachusetts Collections Online)
Biruté Galdikas (CC BY-A 2.0)
Andrea Ghez (credit John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation)
Jane Goodall (GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2; Muhammad Mahdi Karim)
Stephanie Louise Kwolek (CC BY-SA 3.0; Science History Institute)
Esther Lederberg (The Esther M. Zimmer Lederberg Trust)
Inge Lehmann (CC BY-SA 4; The Royal Library, National Library of Denmark and University of Copenhagen University Library)
Sara Seager (CC BY-SA 3.0; Science History Institute)

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By Amy Cowen on February 25, 2021 12:00 PM March is Women's History Month! Learn more about women in science history and get inspired by these 50+ scientists and engineers! Women's History Month: 50+ Scientists to learn more about! Update! This post has been updated for 2021 to highlight additional scientists and engineers.

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The discovery of DNA's structure relied on the work of Rosalind Franklin.  She had nearly figured out the molecule’s structure when Maurice Wilkins, a researcher she worked with, showed one of Franklin’s X-ray images to James Watson and Francis Click.

Watson, Crick and Wilkins won a Nobel Prize in 1962 for their discovery. Franklin was excluded.