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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Why Is The Gender Pay Gap Widening In Science, Tech, Engineering And Math?
A new study has found the U.S. gender pay gap has doubled in the last two years, with STEM fields--in particular science and engineering--experiencing the worst gaps.» Link to the original article
