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The Mother of Climate Change
"Foote went from a farmer's daughter to one of the greats in the science of climate change"
"Foote went from a farmer's daughter to one of the greats in the science of climate change"
(Perkowitz 2019)
(Perkowitz 2019)
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to explore how gender biases have shaped the progression of science, highlighting the overlooked contributions of pioneering women like Eunice Foote. We argue that she discovered the mechanism behind the greenhouse gas effect before other male scientists within her field. We aim to shed light on her groundbreaking research and raise awareness about the harmful effects of stereotypes and prejudice faced by female scientists throughout history.
Eunice Foote Portrait (Birchak 2024)
Thesis
Thesis
Eunice Foote demonstrated that carbon dioxide and water vapor trap the heat of light rays, which led to the theory of the greenhouse gas effect. However, her contributions were largely overlooked because of negative preconceived notions towards women in the male-dominated scientific community of the 19th century.
Eunice Foote photo (Brockell 2021)
Visit "Life History" to learn about Foote's life, education, and philanthropic involvements that influenced her work.
Greenhouse Gas (Schwartz 2020)
Visit "Contributions to Science" to discover the experiments and disputes that made Foote a prominent figure in her field today, but were overshadowed by issues of her time.
Gender inequalities (Cherry 2021)
Visit "Gender Issues" to identify how the scientific and social atmosphere influenced the recognition of her contributions.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Territorial Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the land on which we gather, traditionally known as Asiniskaw Sipisis (Stoney Creek), is Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground for many Indigenous peoples. The land on which the Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta is located provided a travelling route and home to the Maskwacis Nêhiyawak, Niitsitapi, Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina Nations, the Métis, and other Indigenous peoples. Their spiritual and practical relationships to the land create a rich heritage for our learning and our life as a community.
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