For reasons well known, women have long been underrepresented in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Part of the reason may be that in too many cases their stories have not been told, leaving today’s young women ignorant of the contributions of their predecessors.
Dr. Jessica Wade, a British Physicist, was recently awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in bringing the work of these unsung scientific heroines to light. She has personally written over 1,600 Wikipedia entries about long ignored or forgotten female scientists.
Young women may not choose a STEM career without the inspiration of their forbears. Dr. Wade’s work in this regard may inspire a young girl today to make a breakthrough that changes the world. Read about how her work is bringing to light the stories of over one thousand unsung STEM heroines.
