Female innovators who changed our world How women shaped STEM

Emma Shimizu

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Genres
Biographies
Published
Barnsley : Pen & Sword History 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Emma Shimizu (author)
Physical Description
ix, 157 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781526789693
  • Acknowledgements
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1. World Defining Moments in History
  • Joan Clarke (1917-1996)
  • Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958)
  • Ada Lovelace (1815-1852)
  • Lise Meitner (1878-1968)
  • Rufaida Al-Aslamia (Born 620)
  • Chapter 2. Our Day-to-Day Lives
  • Alice Parker (1885-?)
  • Josephine Cochrane (1839-1913)
  • Mary Anderson (1866-1953)
  • Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner (1912-2006)
  • Stephanie Kwolek (1923-2004)
  • Ruby Hirose (1904-1960)
  • Olive Dennis (1885-1957)
  • Sutayta Al-Mahamali (920-987)
  • Chapter 3. Improving Lives, Equality and Justice
  • Margaret Sanger (1879-1966)
  • Anne McLaren (1927-2007)
  • Laura Bassi (1711-1778)
  • Alyce Gullattee (1928-2020)
  • Chapter 4. Global Health
  • Patricia Bath (1942-2019)
  • Kin Yamei (1864-1934)
  • Kamala Sohonie (1912-1998)
  • Jane Cooke Wright (1919-2013)
  • Alice Ball (1892-1916)
  • Tu Youyou (1930-)
  • Francoise Barré-Sinoussi (1947-)
  • Rosalyn Yalow (1921-2011)
  • Chapter 5. Protecting the Earth
  • Saruhashi Katsuko (1920-2007)
  • Rachel Carson (1907-1964)
  • Wangari Maathai (1940-2011)
  • Chapter 6. Influential Projects and Leadership in STEM
  • Kate Gleason (1885-1933)
  • Caroline Haslett (1865-1957)
  • Lillian Gilbreth (1878-1972)
  • Emily Roebling (1843-1903)
  • Chapter 7. Healthcare for Children
  • Anna Freud (1895-1982)
  • Mamie Phipps Clark (1917-1983)
  • Virginia Apgar (1909-1974)
  • Helen Taussig (1898-1986)
  • Chapter 8. Understanding Our World
  • Inge Lehmann (1888-1993)
  • Maria Goeppert Mayer (1906-1972)
  • Marie and Irene Curie (1867-1934) and (1897-1956)
  • Gerty Cori (1896-1957)
  • Annie Easley (1933-2011)
  • Constance Tipper (1894-1995)
  • Marie Gayler (1891-1976)
  • Marion McQuillan (1921-1998)
  • Notes
  • Index
Review by Booklist Review

This biographical directory offers individual profiles of over 40 women who have made important STEM contributions. Entries average four or five pages, include personal details and technical descriptions of professional achievements, and often mention additional women who were prominent presences in similar fields. Coverage is international and, with few exceptions, concentrates on individuals representing the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Author Shimizu categorizes subjects according to broad subject areas ("Healthcare for Children," "Protecting the Earth") or overarching themes (patent holders), which is helpful because some names may not be familiar to readers. Her essays are thoughtful and engaging, and occasionally peppered with Britishisms (whilst, unbeknownst). Throughout, the text conveys an empathetic tone, acknowledging incidents of misogyny, discrimination, misappropriation of work and credit, and outright dismissal, while celebrating examples of brilliance, perseverance, and fierce determination. Back matter includes extensive chapter notes, many citing academic and professional journals. This accessible compilation focuses overdue attention on groundbreaking women of STEM and will hopefully spark renewed interest in their many contributions.

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