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Marie Maynard Daly: A Pioneer in Biochemistry
Marie Maynard Daly made history as the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry in the United States. Born on April 16,...
Melanie Fine
Apr 28, 20243 min read
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Champion of the Everglades
Read below to find out more about Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and be like her by doing the science experiment that follows. Marjory...
Melanie Fine
Apr 7, 20244 min read
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Maryam Mirzakhani: A Trailblazing Woman in Mathematics
Maryam Mirzakhani was a brilliant mathematician who has left a lasting impact on the world
Melanie Fine
Apr 2, 20244 min read
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Books for Girls That Empower Them to Reach for the Stars
Females are the future in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. In 1970, women accounted for just 8% of the STEM...
Melanie Fine
May 16, 20234 min read
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Empowering Books for Girls to Inspire the Young
In a world where gender stereotypes and biases are still prevalent, empowering young girls is crucial. Do you know what one of the best...
Melanie Fine
Mar 19, 20234 min read
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9 Reasons to Study Chemistry as a Teen
Are you a parent looking to inspire your child's love of science? Encouraging your child to study chemistry as a teenager can pave the...
Melanie Fine
Mar 19, 20234 min read
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A Girl's Guide to Jennifer Doudna
Fewer than 30% of the world's researchers are women. While the demographics are shifting, it's clear that many women, for whatever...
Melanie Fine
Mar 19, 20234 min read
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9 of the Best Science Books for Girls
Did you know that a third of women in the United States workforce have STEM occupations? While the number of women working in the field...
Melanie Fine
Mar 1, 20234 min read
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Learning How to Code: A Guide for Teenagers
Thirty years ago, only about one-third of the computer science industry was made up of women. It was a male-dominated industry from...
Melanie Fine
Jan 30, 20234 min read
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5 Reasons You Should Consider Studying a Degree in STEM
Despite strides in recent decades toward greater equality in the workplace, women today make up just 28 percent of the workforce in...
Melanie Fine
Jan 30, 20234 min read
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Who Was Marie Curie?
Few women in history have done as much for women in science as Marie Curie. Decades ahead of her time, she pioneered groundbreaking...
Melanie Fine
Jan 27, 20234 min read
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5 Female Scientists Who Helped Change the World
From 1901 to 2022, only 61 women have ever won one of the Nobel Prizes in science and mathematics. Does your daughter hope to one day...
Melanie Fine
Jan 27, 20234 min read
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