Introduction:
For decades now, women are striving in the often male dominated fields of science, technology, engineering and science. From Rosalind Franklin’s critical contributions in understanding the DNA double helix to Sally Ride, the first woman in the United States to go to space. Not long ago, men were always encouraged to pursue higher education and seek jobs in professions that seemed masculine, and fit for women. However the creativity, talent, passion, and drive that radiated off of strong women with much hope to learn did not go unseen. Women like Sally Ride, and Rosalind Franklin had so much knowledge and many ideas to contribute to the STEM field, that welcoming them to the STEM community was inevitable.
Mary Wyer, author of the book Women, Science and Technology: A Reader in Feminist Science Studies said,
Mary Wyer, author of the book Women, Science and Technology: A Reader in Feminist Science Studies said,
Mary Wyer’s statement conveys the understanding that by allowing women to collaborate, and learn alongside men enables the STEM area of knowledge and research to grow beyond whats expected. Recognizing women to be at the forefront of the technological forefront of fields that will have a positive impact on society at a global level.
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