Discovering Women in Science
From Marie Curie, the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 due to her discovery of radiation, to Dr. Ola Orekunrin, who created Flying Doctors Nigeria, the first ever air-operated emergency medical operation in West Africa, several life-saving improvements in science, medicine, and healthcare have been conceived, developed, and improved by women.
Women are starting to be recognized for their contributions to science. Previously, most of these inventions and advancements have been attributed to their male counterparts and collaborators. These women are making groundbreaking discoveries, leading change, and are the pioneers in healthcare innovation and policies.
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- November 6, 2022
About Sofia Ionescu Country of Birth Romania Industry Medicine Top achievements Sofia Ionescu is a Romanian medical professional known as the world’s first female neurosurgeon. She […]- Date
- March 18, 2021
Maria Goeppert Mayer won the Nobel Prize in physics for proposing the nuclear shell model of the atomic nucleus.- Date
- June 3, 2020
Dr. Ola Orekunrin is the founder of Flying Doctors, the first air-operated emergency medical service in West Africa.