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Some names such as Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace are widely known, many other women have been active inventors and innovators in a wide range of interests and applications, contributing important developments to the world in which we live. [2] [3] The following is a list of notable women innovators and inventors displayed by country.
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]
Before engineering was recognized as a formal profession, women with engineering skills often sought recognition as inventors. [citation needed] During the Islamic Golden Period from the 8th century until the 15th century there were many Muslim women who were inventors and engineers, such as the 10th-century astrolabe maker Al-ʻIjliyyah. [1]
American women inventors (224 P) Pages in category "Women inventors" The following 139 pages are in this category, out of 139 total.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re giving credit where credit is due, and highlighting 10 products made by women. 10 products you didn't know were invented by women [Video] Skip to main ...
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
MAKERS highlights the African-American female inventors who change the way we live today.
Marian Rogers Croak (born May 14, 1955) is an American engineer known for her voice over IP (VoIP) related inventions. [2] Croak worked for three decades at Bell Labs and AT&T where she filed over 200 patents [3] and works at Google since 2014 where she is Vice President of Engineering, [4] [5] In 2022, she was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for her work with VoIP.