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"Female doctors, nurses, and medical researchers are helping change the way we treat illnesses and injuries. Women in Medicine looks at individuals who are making a major difference in these fields. Compelling text, full-color photos, and helpful back matter highlight these women and their work"--Amazon.com.
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Ada Lovelace was an aristocrat who had been educated in math. In 1833, she was shown an early type of computer. Ada immediately realized its possibilities and wrote the first computer program. Learn more in Math and Coding, one of the titles in the Women in STEM series.
8) Life Science
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From the 17th century onward, women played an important part in the emerging life sciences. Their discoveries helped to develop further understanding of the world and added to scientific knowledge. Learn more in Life Science, one of the titles in the Women in STEM series.
10) Chemistry
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Before the late 1800s, women who wanted to be scientists had to fight hard to follow their dream. They could help other family members, but many educational institutions did not allow women to study. Learn more in Chemistry, one of the titles in the Women in STEM series.
11) Astronomy
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The first female astronomer to be documented was Aglaonice. In the second and first centuries bc, Aglaonice and a group of other women were said to be able to make the Sun disappear. This was because they could predict eclipses. Learn more in Astronomy, one of the titles in the Women in STEM series.
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Long before they were allowed to train as doctors, women worked as nurses and healers. They used herbs and other natural remedies, passing down their knowledge from one generation to another. Learn more in Medicine and Health, one of the titles in the Women in STEM series.
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Women have been traditionally underrepresented in information technology (IT), but that has changed in recent years. A career in IT is the perfect choice for those who love technology, are creative, and are good at problem-solving. In this book, you'll learn about groundbreaking female computer professionals, career paths in IT, how to become an IT professional, key skills for success, methods of exploring information technology while in school, and...
14) Women Inventors
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Inventors are people who come up with new ideas-and then turn those ideas into reality. An invention can also make an existing process faster, less expensive, stronger, or otherwise better. Women have traditionally been underrepresented amongst the ranks of inventors, but that has changed in recent years. Become an inventor is a great option for those who are highly imaginative and creative, like solving problems, and want to make the world a better...
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A career in environmental sciences is the perfect choice for those who like solving problems, enjoy working both in laboratories and in the outdoors, and want to be on the cutting-edge of science and technology. In this book, you'll learn about groundbreaking female environmental scientists, career paths in environmental sciences, how to become an environmental scientist, key skills for success, methods of exploring the field while in school, and...
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Women have been traditionally underrepresented in engineering, but that has changed in recent years. A career in engineering is the perfect choice for those who like solving problems, seek a constantly changing and rewarding work environment, and want to be on the cutting-edge of science and technology. In this book, you'll learn about groundbreaking female engineers, career paths in engineering, how to become an engineer, key skills for success,...
17) Women in Physics
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Women have been traditionally underrepresented in physics, but that has changed in recent years. A career in physics is the perfect choice for those who are curious, like solving problems, and want to be on the cutting-edge of science and technology. In this book, you'll learn about groundbreaking female physicists, career paths in physics, how to become a physicist, key skills for success, methods of exploring the field while in school, and much...
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Where do humans come from? How has human society changed over time? Why are cultures from around the world so different from your own? If you ever find yourself asking these questions, you might be interested in becoming an anthropologist. A career in anthropology is the perfect choice for those who are curious and open-minded and are dedicated to trying to learn more about other cultures. In this book, you'll learn about groundbreaking female anthropologists,...
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Women have been traditionally underrepresented in medicine, but that has changed in recent years. A career in medicine is the perfect choice for those who like helping others, conducting research and solving problems, and want to be on the cutting-edge of science and technology. In this book, you'll learn about groundbreaking female physicians and medical researchers, career paths in medicine, how to become a physician or medical researcher, key skills...
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Women have been traditionally underrepresented in space exploration, but that has changed in recent years. A career in space exploration is the perfect choice for a variety of people-from those, who like conducting research about the universe while on Earth to adventurous souls, who want to travel to and live in space. In this book, you'll learn about groundbreaking female astronauts and space research professionals, career paths in space exploration,...