«A lab of one’s own», by Rita Colwell and Sharon B. McGrayne
May 30, 2021
This book is both a biography and an inspiring reflection on the sexism of the scientific world in recent decades
Etiqueta: women and science
Rosalind Franklin, beyond the legend
Jul 25, 2020
The role of the victim assigned to Rosalind Franklin in the legend of the double helix should not overshadow her brilliant contributions, which are often ignored when her scientific career is outlined.
Interview with Elizabeth Rasekoala
Dec 02, 2019
Elizabeth Rasekoala, chemical engineer and president of African Gong, has been awarded for her fight for diversity, sociocultural, and gender inclusion, in science learning, practice, and communication in Africa.
The story of Mileva Marić
Dec 02, 2019
It is currently widely believed that Einstein’s first wife, Mileva Marić, made significant contributions to his scientific work. But, is there good evidence that Mileva Marić was Einstein’s secret collaborator?
Mercedes Maestre: revolution from healthcare
Dec 02, 2019
Mercedes Maestre was a republican doctor who developed exceptional activism for social reform and the right to health.
Interview with Angela Saini
Sep 04, 2019
Interview with Angela Saini, scientific journalist (United Kingdom) and author of the book Inferior (2017).
Hildegard
Sep 02, 2019
In late-Middle-Age Central European monasteries, nuns like Hildegard von Bingen rivaled monks in intellectual excellence.
Einstein Maric, an unsolved equation
Mar 05, 2018
Mileva Maric was a notorious mathematician and Einstein's first wife. Although her figure is not well known, there is a big debate regarding her role in Einstein's Nobel Prize for Physics.
Four female voices in science
Mar 05, 2018
Obstacles, virtues and experiences derived from being a woman in science.
«Las mujeres de la Luna», by Daniel Roberto Altschuler and Fernando Ballesteros
Apr 25, 2017
Out of 1,600 craters in total, only 28 have a woman's name. The book calls attention to this and pays homage to these often forgotten historical figures.