INTRODUCTION

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When you think of a scientist, what image pops up in your mind? Do you picture an old man with crazy hair? That’s how the world has been portraying scientists for a long time. Luckily, the face of science has changed dramatically and is continuing to evolve. Today, everyone should be able to see themselves as a scientist.

Women have been involved in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for thousands of years and today, there are more women than ever working in these disciplines. This book lays out the biographies of 50 amazing women who are part of the scientific landscape, from historical scientists to modern ones. ...

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