Science is a growing body of knowledge. That's right, a person will never fully know the in's and out's of science because it's constantly growing. Thousands of people have contributed to this subject. What's the first name that comes to your mind when you think of a famous scientist who changed the world? It was probably on the lines of, Isaac Newton or Albert Einstein. But there are so many other women who contributed so much to this growing body of knowledge that don't get enough credit. Here are 3 of many!
1. Marie Curie
Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist who conducted research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize for her discovery of the elements. Polonium and Radium.
2. Lillian Moller Gilbreth
Gilbreth was a psychology doctor who revolutionized management with her husband. She created many kitchen appliances such as electric food mixer, shelves inside refrigerators, etc. The way the kitchen works today would definitely not be the same without her!
3. Rosalind Franklin
Franklin is widely known for her contribution to the structure of DNA. She discovered that DNA's shape is a twisted ladder.