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Woman Scientists Who Carry on Research Work For Uncle Sam

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What makes these women notable? How does the language used in the text portray the women?

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Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources

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James Nevin Miller

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November 29, 2021

Women in Science and Technology

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This primary source set from the Library of Congress highlights the many women who have contributed to scientific fields in spite of the discrimination and exclusion they faced. As you review this set, ask yourself how has the role of women in STEM changed over time?

 

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Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources

Women and Men in STEM Often at Odds Over Workplace Equity

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This article explores inequities that are especially common among women in science, technology, engineering and math jobs who work mostly with men.

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Pew Research Center

Author:

Cary Funk and Kim Parker

Published:

1/9/2018

Bridging the Gender Divide: Guide to Overcoming Broadband Access to be a Woman Leader in STEM

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This article explores why women are underrepresented in STEM.

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Reviews.com

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Staff

Published:

4/23/2020

3 things to know about women in STEM

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This article provides data, charts, and facts about challenges of being a woman in STEM.

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World Economic Forum

Author:

Johnny Wood

Published:

2/11/2020

Women in Science

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This page provides infographics and data about women in science and STEM.

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Unesco.org

Author:

Staff

Published:

6/19/2019

15 Black Women Who Are Paving The Way In STEM And Breaking Barriers

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This article highlights and honors 15 black women who are paving the way in STEM and breaking barriers.

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Essence Magazine

Author:

Marquita K. Harris

Published:

2/13/2018

Why So Few?

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Though dated, this research report gives a history and thorough review of the issues women face in STEM, which have not changed in the last decade.

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American Association of University Women

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Catherine Hill, Ph.D. Christianne Corbett Andresse St. Rose, Ed.D.

The Untold History of Women in Science and Technology

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This is an archive of the Obama Administration. Podcasts and articles feature women from across the Administration telling the stories of their personal heroes across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

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The White House Archives

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Obama Administration

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Various