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Marie Tharp Mapped Ocean Floors Science Called Impossible
Community HeroesFeb 18

Marie Tharp Mapped Ocean Floors Science Called Impossible

A female geologist proved the ocean floor wasn't flat in 1957, revolutionizing our understanding of Earth's continents, despite being dismissed as "girl talk" and banned from research ships. Her hand-drawn maps revealed underwater mountains that proved continents once formed a supercontinent called Pangea.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
Marie Tharp Mapped the Ocean Floor Despite 'Girl Talk' Dismissal
Community HeroesFeb 18

Marie Tharp Mapped the Ocean Floor Despite 'Girl Talk' Dismissal

A woman geologist whose groundbreaking ocean maps proved continents once moved was banned from research ships and had her discoveries dismissed as "girl talk." Her hand-drawn seafloor maps changed how we see Earth forever.

Upworthy2 min read
Katharine Blodgett: First Woman PhD Physicist at GE
Community HeroesFeb 13

Katharine Blodgett: First Woman PhD Physicist at GE

In 1920s Schenectady, Katharine Burr Blodgett broke barriers as one of the first female research scientists at General Electric, creating innovations that changed how we see the world. Her partnership with Nobel laureate Irving Langmuir produced breakthroughs in molecular science that still impact our lives today.

Scientific American2 min read
Woman Scientist Broke Barriers at GE's 'House of Magic
Community HeroesFeb 6

Woman Scientist Broke Barriers at GE's 'House of Magic

In 1918, Katharine Burr Blodgett became the first woman scientist at General Electric's legendary research lab, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries that changed modern technology. Her story of courage and brilliance continues to inspire young scientists today.

Scientific American2 min read