Super Female Scientists

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At a time when women in scientific professions were rare, a few talented individuals managed to rise to the top of their fields. Despite battling discrimination and other gender-related setbacks, these scientists made lasting contributions in marine biology, pediatric medicine, computer science, engineering, and space science. This illuminating and inspiring set focuses on lesser-known women whose work pushed the boundaries of what was possible during the twentieth century. Although female scientists often did not receive the recognition they deserved at the time, their achievements laid the groundwork for what became possible in the modern era.