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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Women Are Creating A New Culture For Astronomy
Earlier generations of women astronomers--who were few in number--worked against the restrictions of the biased and hierarchical culture. Today, thanks to their increased number, women are going outside the established rules to reshape the field's culture.» Link to the original article
