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fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Paris unveils names of 72 female scientists to feature on Eiffel Tower

Paris' Eiffel Tower features the names of 72 notable scientists - all men. But that is set to change with the addition of another 72 names, this time women who distinguished themselves in the field of science, mathematics or engineering. The city of Paris has revealed the name of 72 women who have distinguished themselves in the scientific field - their names will be written next to those of the 72 men whose names are engraved in gold on the monument.
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fromOpen Culture
1 month ago
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"The Matilda Effect": How Pioneering Women Scientists Have Been Written Out of Science History

Systemic bias has historically denied women scientists recognition, with male colleagues often receiving credit while women's contributions remain overlooked.
fromCornell Chronicle
5 months ago
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Margaret Rossiter, historian of women in science, dies at 81 | Cornell Chronicle

Margaret Rossiter, a key figure in women's scientific history, died on August 3 at age 81.
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