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Women in STEM in 2020: Progress and Challenges
This article looks at women in STEM in 2020, and why organizations like Girls in Tech are important in bridging the gender gap. Continue Reading
Caroline Haslett: A Trailblazer in the Field of Electrical Engineering
Dame Caroline Haslett was a trailblazer for women in the electrical engineering industry. This article explores her achievements. Continue Reading
Spotlight on the Pioneering Work of Chemical Engineer Frances Arnold
A pioneering chemical engineer, Frances Arnold received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her work with enzymes. Continue Reading
Unexpected Jobs You Can Get with a STEM Degree
STEM workers aren’t just lab researchers or math teachers. Check out these eight jobs to get a better idea of the wide range of STEM careers available. Continue Reading
Gertrude B. Elion: Biochemist Who Revolutionized Drug Discovery
Gertrude B. Elion’s name is featured in more than 45 American drug patents today. We look at the pharmacologist’s life and pioneering research. Continue Reading
Lise Meitner: One of the Most Important Nuclear Physicists in History
We explore Lise Meitner’s contribution to nuclear physics, including her work with Otto Frisch and Otto Hahn in the discovery of nuclear fission. Continue Reading
Little-Known Women Inventors Who Changed the World
From the inventor of the aquarium to the laserphaco probe, we look at four women who have made a significant impact. Continue Reading
Spotlight on International Women in Engineering Day
We look at the importance of initiatives like International Women in Engineering Day to promote diversity in the field. Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know about WISE
We look at the Women into Science and Engineering (WISE) campaign and its work improving gender equality in STEM sectors. Continue Reading