Feminism and science
by In this week’s reading, we talked about feminist critique of science. In this topic, we explore how females are treated in the scientific fields and …
Category: 05. 9/26 Gender and Science
Marie Curie: Paving the way for Women in Science
by Science has been a male-dominated field of study since its inception. The majority of scientific theory and doctrine can be traced back to white …
Representation in the Classroom
by Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin. Janaki Ammal, Vera Rubin, Flossie Wong-Staal. All of these women helped transform the future of science in a field dominated by …
A Leading Female Scientist
by Over the years, women have become more and more included in science and have led to many meaniful contributions. There have been many obstacles standing …
Battling a Male Dominated Field
by The field of science today is dominated by males. Since the inception of science there has been a lack of female involvement due to women …
Marie Curie: A Titan of Science
by Not only was Marie Curie a pioneer in the field of radioactivity and physics, but because of her work and passion, she became …
Giving Rosalind Franklin Some Credit
by As we look back on our history we see how science has changed our civilization over time. The increase of knowledge has fueled every country …
Katherine Johnson & The Expansion of Women in Science
by This week, our class focus centered on the role of women in the world of science and technology. As we have learned, the role of …
The Dark Lady of DNA
by The title is the term given by the biographer Brenda Maddox to the tragic life of Rosalind Franklin. Perhaps tragic isn’t the right word, but …
Rachel Louise Carson, Pioneer of the Environmental Movement
by Rachel Louise Carson is an extremely important figure in conservational science, helping prevent people from doing irreversible damage to the environment with pesticides and other …