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Women in geology concerns the history and contributions of women to the field of geology. There has been a long history of women in the field, but they have tended to be under-represented. In the era before the eighteenth century, science and geological science had not been as formalized as they would become later.
After earning her doctorate in geology, in 1896 Bascom became the first woman to work for the United States Geological Survey as well as being one of the first women to earn a master's degree in geology. Bascom was known for her innovative findings in this field, and led the next generation of female geologists.
Image credits: winnderrz Indeed, while Earth has undergone many big changes like ice ages, global volcanism, severe droughts, and solar radiation, it has found a way to keep its life forms alive ...
This is a historical list dealing with women scientists in the 20th century. During this time period, women working in scientific fields were rare. Women at this time faced barriers in higher education and often denied access to scientific institutions; in the Western world, the first-wave feminist movement began to break down many of these ...
To squash the lingering clichés about women, we’re looking at unfiltered photos and stories depicting what it really means to be a female, courtesy of the Women In Real Life Instagram account ...
Sue O'Connor Australian archaeologist, discovered the world's oldest fish hooks which were found in an adult female's grave; Vanessa Pirotta (fl. 2020s), wildlife scientist employing innovative technologies; Carol Pollock (fl. 2021), medical researcher specializing in kidney health; Annamma Dorai Raj (1959–2024), rheumatologist
Marguerite Thomas was the last of six children born to Henry C. and Clara E. Thomas and was raised near Washington, D. C. Thomas’ interest in nature, geology, and geography began when she was a young child. After graduating from Columbia University, Thomas married Otis James Williams, D.D.S., and took his surname. [4]
Jahren discusses her experiences as a woman in the scientific field and reflects on the life lessons she learned during her childhood. She encompasses topics such as gender dynamics in STEM fields, the challenges encountered by women scientists, and her personal and professional journey to success as a scientist and author.