Trailblazers

Biographies of trailblazer women in STEMM typically focus on their achievements and less often discuss how they coped with the challenges of running a family, often on their own, while pursuing a career in a traditionally male-dominated field. We have re-written the biographies of extraordinary mothers in STEMM to highlight how they succeeded in leaving their mark on science while also juggling family responsibilities. We hope these inspiring stories will encourage mothers in STEMM to pursue their career aspirations.

Posts tagged Vera Rubin

Vera Rubin

Vera Rubin was an American astronomer who pioneered research on galaxy rotation rates and provided the first unequivocal evidence for the existence of dark matter. She was also a mother of four children

Famous Mothers in STEMcatarina morenoMay 6, 2020Vera Rubin