FactoidHow Long have Women been in Science?
The very first woman to be mentioned in writings about science was En Hedu'Anna in 2354 BCE, however there were almost certainly female scientists even before her.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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Why Is The Gender Pay Gap Widening In Science, Tech, Engineering And Math?
A new study has found the U.S. gender pay gap has doubled in the last two years, with STEM fields--in particular science and engineering--experiencing the worst gaps.» Link to the original article