Women Scientists
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The Sky Is for Everyone: A definitive collection of stories from the women reshaping astronomy since 1960
David Weintraub’s commitment to equal opportunity in astronomy inspired his latest book, The Sky Is for Everyone. The autobiographical essays by women who broke down barriers and changed the face of modern astronomy include a chapter by alum Yilen Gómez Maqueo Chew. Read MoreAug 1, 2022
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Notable women scientists focus of edit-a-thon at the Wond’ry
Increasing public awareness and coverage of outstanding women scientists are the goals of a Wikipedia edit-a-thon with Alice White, a historian of science, at the Wond'ry Nov. 14. Read MoreNov 13, 2017
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Female scientists share advice at first-ever symposium
Sarah Shuck, Stephanie Hirst Deluca, Madeleine Joullié, Ph.D., (University of Pennsylvania), Keersten Davis, Sonja Brooks and Michelle Sulikowski gather after Joullié's presentation, "Women in Science: Then and Now." (Photo by Stephen Doster) Vanderbilt University’s first Women in Science Symposium, held April 29, featured prominent female scientists discussing… Read MoreMay 2, 2013
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Events honor, celebrate VU’s women scientists
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is celebrating its women scientists with five events this month that feature inspiring women sharing their research achievements and lives. Read MoreApr 25, 2013