Marie Curie – Theory of Radioactivityīy the time Polish physicist Marie Curie was just 44 years old, she had laid out a theory of radioactivity (a term that she coined), techniques for isolating radioactive isotopes, and the discovery of two elements, polonium and radium. Speaking of important information, stay up to date on the latest work ONE is doing and stay informed by signing up for ONE’s emails! 2. Imagine all the important information you would have missed without this amazing woman! Her research enabled others to invent the portable fax, touch-tone telephone, solar cells, fibre optic cables, and the technology behind caller ID and call waiting. While working at Bell Laboratories, she conducted breakthrough scientific research with subatomic particles. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1973. Shirley Jackson was the first black woman to receive a Ph.D. Shirley Jackson – Telecommunication research We’ve taken a look at some of the most important discoveries and inventions made by women in the past 100 years and give them credit where credit is due.
But, when women get the credit they deserve, they can become role models to inspire the next generation of girls. One of these women invented the first compiler for computer programming, forever changing technology, and the other invented Kevlar, a material five times stronger than steel! These inventions have forever altered the world, but as history shows us, women’s achievements are often overlooked. You’ve all heard of famous inventors such as Galileo (telescope), Karl Benz (automobile), Alexander Graham Bell (telephone), and Benjamin Franklin (bifocal glasses), but what about Grace Hopper and Stephanie Kwolek? No redistribution permitted.This blog was originally published in 2016 and has since been updated. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. VERDICT The global focus on the contributions of women is to be commended, but the missteps overshadow the content.?(c) Copyright 2011. However, a list of relevant recommended books and a website list make up the back matter. Some of those profiled are not from the region in which they are profiled, and a misspelled name, some hard-to-read sidebars, and the lack of sources for quotes or other materials are disappointing. Illustrations and images are included with every profile. Details about each woman's life (including her education, contributions, and legacy) are covered in the text and sidebars.
After an introductory chapter, two-to-six-page profiles of women from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe are organized by continent. The historical context surrounding those profiled is explained. Walker and Wu Zetian) have impacted the world. Gr 5-9-Women from ancient times through today are celebrated in this series about how women (like Madam C.J.
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