Tilly Edinger grew up in Frankfurt, surrounded by science and money. Her dad was a famous brain scientist, and her mother fought for women’s rights. From a young age she studied fossils at the Senckenberg Museum, working unpaid because it was a private shop. In 1921 she discovered that some fossil s
Deborah Huntley, once a professor and administrator in Saginaw Valley State University, will speak about the place of women in science at a Women’s History Month event. The talk, titled “Science, Women of Science, and Women in Science, ” is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Hoyt Library auditor
Have you ever pondered who's really behind the big discoveries in infectious diseases? Surprise! Many of these breakthroughs are driven by women. A recent special issue of ACS Infectious Diseases highlights the work of female scientists who are like chefs, cooking up chemical recipes to fight diseas
When we think about the history of ageing research, we often hear about the men who made significant discoveries. However, many women have also made extraordinary contributions to our understanding of ageing, but they haven't always gotten the recognition they deserve. Let's shine a light on some of
Ever heard of the film "Hidden Figures"? Well, it's not just a movie anymore! Women leaders in science, tech, engineering, and math (STEM) from around the world are kicking off a special program this week. Run by the U. S. State Department, this initiative is all about empowering women in STEM field
