Maude E Callen
Pioneering African-American nurse and midwife whose dedicated service transformed the lives of thousands in the rural South.
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Dr Katharine Burr Blodgett
American physicist and chemist best known for her groundbreaking work in surface chemistry, particularly for inventing non-reflective or “invisible” glass. Blodgett was the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Cambridge in 1926.
Mary Russell
British aviator and ornithologist who gained renown not just for her aristocratic status but also for her adventurous spirit and contributions to early aviation.
Dr Kathryn D Sullivan
American geologist, former NASA astronaut, and oceanographer
Florence Merriam Bailey
American ornithologist, naturalist, and author
Hazel Bishop
American chemist and entrepreneur, most famous for inventing the first long-lasting, non-smearing lipstick.
Dr Helen Caldicott
Australian physician, author, and anti-nuclear advocate who has dedicated much of her life to campaigning against the use of nuclear weapons and promoting environmental responsibility.
Dr Helen Rodríguez Trías
Pioneering American pediatrician, educator, and women’s rights activist.
Frances Stewart
New Zealand women and children’s rights activist and the first female member of a New Zealand hospital board.
Mary Andrews
Irish geologist