FactoidOnly One Woman has Received Medal of Honor
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker—the U.S. Army’s first female surgeon—also holds the distinction of being the only woman to receive the country’s highest military award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, for her service during the Civil War. Since then, more than 3,500 men have been awarded the honor.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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The Top Women Scientists In The World
Research.com has released its ranking of the world's top women scientists, representing all key areas of science. The ranking is based on data acquired from a wide range of bibliometric sources and a detailed analysis of 166,880 profiles.» Link to the original article
