Women In STEM
Women In STEM
by Deborah Ugo-Omenukwa
by Deborah Ugo-Omenukwa
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Women of color have faced challenge after challenge, whether it is due to their gender or race. These hurdles are particularly prominent in the STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields since they are notoriously male-dominated. However, with all these difficult circumstances, women of color have been seen to make amazing strides and contributions in the STEM community. But the latest issue is that they have been snubbed of their rightly earned recognition. In honor of Women’s History Month, here are three women who have succeeded in their respective fields despite the odds stacked against them.
Women of color have faced challenge after challenge, whether it is due to their gender or race. These hurdles are particularly prominent in the STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields since they are notoriously male-dominated. However, with all these difficult circumstances, women of color have been seen to make amazing strides and contributions in the STEM community. But the latest issue is that they have been snubbed of their rightly earned recognition. In honor of Women’s History Month, here are three women who have succeeded in their respective fields despite the odds stacked against them.
Dr. Marie M. Daly
Dr. Marie M. Daly
Dr. Marie Dally received not only her B.S., from Queens College, but M.S. in chemistry from NYU, New York University. Daly went on to receive her Ph.D. at Columbia University. After graduating in 1947, she was officially the first African American female to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry in the U.S. Some of Dr. Marie's trailblazing research encompassed various studies of the effects of cholesterol on the mechanics of the heart, the effects of sugars and other nutrients on the health of arteries, and the breakdown of the circulatory system as a result of hypertension or advanced age.
Dr. Marie Dally received not only her B.S., from Queens College, but M.S. in chemistry from NYU, New York University. Daly went on to receive her Ph.D. at Columbia University. After graduating in 1947, she was officially the first African American female to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry in the U.S. Some of Dr. Marie's trailblazing research encompassed various studies of the effects of cholesterol on the mechanics of the heart, the effects of sugars and other nutrients on the health of arteries, and the breakdown of the circulatory system as a result of hypertension or advanced age.
Dorothy Vaughan
Dorothy Vaughan
Dorothy Vaughan was NASA's first African American manager, and later became the head of the West Area Computing Unit. She became very familiar and skilled in NASA's programming coding language, FORTRAN. She also worked on the Solid Controlled Orbital Utility Test (SCOUT) Launch Vehicle Program. This program launched America’s very first satellites into vast space. Dorothy worked side by side with Johnson on the computations necessary for Glenn's orbital space missions. She then retired from NASA in 1971.
Dorothy Vaughan was NASA's first African American manager, and later became the head of the West Area Computing Unit. She became very familiar and skilled in NASA's programming coding language, FORTRAN. She also worked on the Solid Controlled Orbital Utility Test (SCOUT) Launch Vehicle Program. This program launched America’s very first satellites into vast space. Dorothy worked side by side with Johnson on the computations necessary for Glenn's orbital space missions. She then retired from NASA in 1971.
Dr. Patricia Bath
Dr. Patricia Bath
Dr. Patricia Bath was the first-ever African American female doctor to finish an ophthalmology residency. She also was the first woman of color to receive a medical patent. She invented a laser treatment device for cataracts, Laserphaco Probe, in 1986. She researched the health disparities seen between African American patients in comparison to patients from other races. Her research is what led to the formation of a "community ophthalmology,” which is volunteer-based. It offers treatment to minority populations that are severely underserved.
Dr. Patricia Bath was the first-ever African American female doctor to finish an ophthalmology residency. She also was the first woman of color to receive a medical patent. She invented a laser treatment device for cataracts, Laserphaco Probe, in 1986. She researched the health disparities seen between African American patients in comparison to patients from other races. Her research is what led to the formation of a "community ophthalmology,” which is volunteer-based. It offers treatment to minority populations that are severely underserved.
You Can Be Next!
You Can Be Next!
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Want to be the next female making new discoveries in the STEM field? Well, you’re in luck. Superposition is hosting its fifth annual hackathon! Superposition V, the Bay Area’s largest all-female & non-binary hackathon, is going global from April 9-11! Attend for 3 immersive days of workshops, $4,500+ in prizes like iPads and gaming sets, and 4 unique project tracks: Female Empowerment, Sustainability, EdTech, and Inclusivity. You might be saying to yourself ‘I have no prior experience in hackathons or coding?’ Superposition V is open to individuals of all skill levels - 77% of our past hackathon attendees were first-time hackers and 35% were first-time programmers! With introductory workshops on web & app development, guided team-forming events, and supportive mentors, this is your chance to step out of your comfort zone and join us in #BreakingBoundaries. Register at https://bitly.com/sp5_DeborahU
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