Women Scientists Breaking Barriers: 50 Fearless Pioneers
Pioneering Women in Science
Women have historically been underrepresented in science and engineering, but that didn’t stop Marie Curie, Jane Goodall, and Rachel Carson, and there are many more women in these fields who are not as famous. Artist and author Rachel Ignotofsky joins Host Steve Curwood to share the contributions of some of the remarkable female scientists she profiles in her book, Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World.
Rachel Ignotofsky's book highlights 50 groundbreaking female scientists historically overlooked in science and engineering. From Marie Curie to Jane Goodall and Rachel Carson, these pioneers made transformative contributions across multiple disciplines. The artist and author discusses how recognizing these women changes our understanding of scientific progress.
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