Throughout history, women have made groundbreaking contributions to science, often overcoming significant barriers and discrimination. Despite facing exclusion from universities, research institutions, and professional recognition, these remarkable women persevered and made discoveries that changed our understanding of the world. Their dedication to scientific inquiry paved the way for future generations of female scientists and left […]
Juanita Jackson Mitchell: Breaking Barriers in Law and Civil Rights
Juanita Jackson Mitchell was a trailblazing civil rights lawyer who broke through racial and gender barriers to become the first African American woman to practice law in Maryland. Born into a family synonymous with civil rights activism, she carried forward a legacy of fighting for justice while forging her own remarkable path in the legal […]
Amelia Bloomer: Temperance, Suffrage, and Rational Dress Advocate
Amelia Bloomer was a women’s rights activist famous for popularizing “bloomers.” A women’s rights activist, writer, and editor, she founded a newspaper called The Lily which she used to advocate for women’s suffrage and temperance as well as more sensible dress for women. The Early Life of Amelia Jenks Bloomer Amelia Bloomer was born Amelia […]
Bibha Chowdhuri, Forgotten Physicist and Researcher
Bibha Chowduri was the first Indian woman to earn a PhD in Physics. Her research into cosmic rays brought her very close to a Nobel Prize, but many of her incredible contributions have been erased from the books.
Alaska P. Davidson, the FBI’s first female Special Agent
Alaska Packard Davidson (1868–1934) became the first female Special Agent in 1922, at the age of 54. She only served for two years before being asked to resign by newly-appointed Director J. Edgar Hoover. It wasn’t until 1972, shortly after Hoover’s death and the passing of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, that women once again […]
Sirimavo Bandaranaike: The First Female Prime Minister in the World
Ask anyone what they know about Sri Lanka and chances are, they may tell you that it’s the source of some of the world’s best tea. You may also hear that the country is famous for its love of cricket and for its stunning landscapes and scenery. But you will rarely, if ever hear, that […]
Neerja Bhanot, the Flight Attendant Whose Courage Saved Hundreds of Lives
Neerja Bhanot was an Indian flight attendant, who died on Pan Am Flight 73 on 5 September 1986 at the age of 23, while saving the lives of the passengers onboard after the hijack of the aircraft.
Kateri Tekakwitha: The Making of a Mohawk Saint
Kateri Tekakwitha is one of the most remarkable, if little known, women of history – both for what she did and what she’s come to represent as the first Native North American to be beatified by the Catholic Church.
Vigdis Finnbogadóttir: The World’s First Female President
Who was the world’s first female president? This amazing woman was a pioneer who was also the first single woman to adopt a child solo.
3 Daring Female Astronauts That Beat The Odds
These 3 brave female astronauts made history despite the odds, and paved the way for women in space and science after them.