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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Scientific Research More Innovative, Impactful When Women And Men Work Together
A new study published in the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences" found mixed-gender teams of medical scientists produced "substantially more novel and impactful" research than same-gender teams of equal size, according to the study's lead author.» Link to the original article
