Part of an on-going project at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Georgia, to illustrate the numerous achievements of women in the field of mathematics. Here you can find biographical essays on the women mathematicians profiled.
Here's a chance to explore some of the great discoveries made by Canadian women; browse through the timeline to learn about some great Canadian women in STEM.
Girls Who Code is an international non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology by teaching girls computer science, bravery, and sisterhood. This program is now available in Canada.
Rachel Carson investigated into the misuse of chemicals in nature and published her findings in “Silent Spring,” which drew a lot of attention to the problem
NCWIT is a non-profit community of universities, companies, non-profits, and government organizations working to increase girls’ and women’s participation in computing. There are some resources for K-12 teachers.
The discovery of the structure of DNA was one of the most important scientific achievements in human history. The now-famous double helix is almost synonymous with Watson and Crick, two of the scientists who won the Nobel prize for figuring it out. But there’s another name you may not know: Rosalind Franklin.
Listen to the stories of these women who were leaders in STEM. The site is from President Obama's White House archives so the profiles are of American women.
The Women@NASA interactive project has videos and essays showcasing outstanding women who are enjoying successful careers and inspiring other young women to follow their dreams.
