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Women inventors have been historically rare in some geographic regions. For example, in the UK, only 33 of 4090 patents (less than 1%) issued between 1617 and 1816 named a female inventor. [1] In the US, in 1954, only 1.5% of patents named a woman, compared with 10.9% in 2002. [1]
The hot comb was an invention developed in France as a way for women with coarse curly hair to achieve a fine straight look traditionally modeled by historical Egyptian women. [44] However, it was Annie Malone who first patented this tool, while her protégé and former worker, Madam C. J. Walker, widened the teeth. [45]
Some of the most incredible inventors, writers, politicians, & activists have been women. From Ida B. Wells to Sally Ride, here are women who changed the world. 22 Famous Women in History You Need ...
Gitanjali Rao is an American inventor, author, social activist, and a STEM student and advocate.. Rao won the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge in 2017 [1] [2] and was recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 for her innovations. [3]
Becky's achievements have been recognized in various publications and media outlets. She is featured in the children's non-fiction book Girls Think of Everything, which highlights stories of ingenious inventions by women. [3] Her story serves as an inspiration to young inventors, demonstrating that age is not a barrier to innovation. [1]
Alissa raised enough money on "Indiegogo" to build a prototype that manufacturers can use to mass produce the product. The reason Chavez wanted to create this product to help kids is because her mother runs a home daycare, so she was affected by stories about children dying in hot vehicles after being forgotten by accident. [6]
Beulah Louise Henry was born on September 28, 1887 in Raleigh, North Carolina, [2] [3] the daughter of Walter R. and Beulah Henry. She was the granddaughter of former North Carolina Governor W. W. Holden and a direct descendant of President Benjamin Harrison and Patrick Henry.
Margaret Wilcox was born in 1838 in Chicago, Illinois.Little is known about her early life, [citation needed] which was common for many women of her era, whose personal histories were often overshadowed by their male counterparts. [1]