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The scientist whose work proved DNA's structure believed science and everyday life should never be separated. More than 60 years after her death, her words offer a refreshing balance between rigorous discovery and human purpose.
Seven outstanding high school seniors just earned renewable scholarships worth $10,000 each through the LPGA Foundation's Chevron Scholarship Program. These exceptional students combined academic excellence with community leadership to earn recognition that will help shape their futures. #
A pioneering woman scientist who discovered the greenhouse effect in 1856 is being written back into history after 169 years of obscurity. Eunice Newton Foote's groundbreaking climate research was credited to men while her name and image nearly vanished from the record.
From intern to lead technician, Rebekah Tolatovicz has spent nine years building spacecraft that are taking humanity back to the Moon. Her hands helped assemble every Orion capsule now flying in NASA's groundbreaking Artemis missions.
Hailey Mulvihill from Wittenberg University just became her school's first-ever Goldwater Scholar, joining only 454 students nationwide to win America's most prestigious undergraduate research award. The biochemistry major beat out thousands of competitors and earned $7,500 to fund her senior year. #
When Russian troops seized Chernobyl in 2022, one meteorologist refused to let vital radiation monitoring stop. Working in secret around armed patrols, Lyudmila Dyblenko kept her country's scientific record unbroken.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch is making history this week as the first woman to orbit the moon on the Artemis II mission. The achievement comes as NASA's newest astronaut class includes six women out of 10, the first time women have outnumbered men since the program began in 1959.
Two brothers created The Matilda Project to spotlight women scientists erased from history—and they've already found 190 stories to tell. What started as a college assignment is now fighting gender bias in science through art and education.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch will make history on the Artemis 2 mission, becoming the first woman ever to travel beyond low Earth orbit. The crew of four will spend 10 days testing critical systems for future moon landings. #
A marine geologist who explored Antarctica and dove nearly 3,000 meters underwater now has 750,000 TikTok followers for her short dramas that make science irresistible. Tang Limei is proving that complex topics like deep-sea geology can go viral when wrapped in compelling stories.
Anita Nel just won Forbes Woman Africa's Innovation Catalyst Award for turning university research into real businesses that create jobs and solve problems. At Stellenbosch University, she's built programs that have launched dozens of companies across the continent.
Women now make up nearly a quarter of South Korea's science and technology workforce, marking five consecutive years of growth in a field traditionally dominated by men. The latest survey shows progress across every measure, from new hires to leadership roles.
From windshield wipers to computer programming, women transformed everyday frustrations into innovations we now take for granted. These eight inventions changed how we live, work, and move through the world.
Eileen Collins made history as the first woman to pilot and command a Space Shuttle mission. Now her groundbreaking journey is coming to theaters in a new documentary launching March 20.
Over 200 schoolgirls in Accra discovered opportunities to become ship captains, marine engineers, and maritime lawyers at a groundbreaking career event. The program proved that the ocean isn't just for boys anymore.
Ilana Greenberg broke a Guinness World Record by reciting 408 digits of pi from memory in under a minute at just 17 years old. Her story challenges stereotypes about Orthodox Jewish education and women in STEM fields.
Five female high school seniors in Burlington County, New Jersey, will each receive $1,000 scholarships to pursue careers in STEM, healthcare, and business. The Women's Advisory Council program celebrates Women's History Month by investing in the next generation of trailblazers.
Dr. Maja Matarić and Dr. Tania Morimoto are pioneering robots that provide therapy support and improve access to medical care. Their work shows how robotics can make healthcare more accessible and effective for everyone.
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African women earn STEM degrees at higher rates than the global average, but a new initiative is tackling the systems that push them out of leadership roles. The changes could reshape who decides what science gets funded and how society learns.
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Nkateko Mzimba patrols Greater Kruger unarmed as a Black Mamba ranger, then teaches village children why protecting wildlife matters. Her dual mission bridges the gap between conservation and community, proving protection works better with trust than guns.
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