FactoidLong History of Women in Science
The earliest mention of a woman in science was in 2700 BCA, Merit-Ptah, an ancient Egyptian physician. The Greeks had women practicing medicine as early as 1194 BCE.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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Closing Gender Interest Gap In Science Fields Must Be Stepped Up, Gen Z Survey Shows
While boys and young men are more likely than their female peers to express interest in math, engineering, and computer/technology careers, both genders showed similar interest in life and physical science careers.» Link to the original article
