Contribution of women in science: History, Achievements, Facts

Women's active participation in the scientific field holds equal importance in helping a nation grow successfully.

We always remember the name of Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton while discussing any scientific matter.

At the same time, we must not forget the extraordinary contribution of women scientists and their remarkable discoveries in the scientific field.

Reading about their personal lives and discovery process will influence readers to study science sincerely.

The stories behind discoveries also represent science in an exciting way to students.

This content will discuss some famous women scientists and their creation. 

Rosalind Franklin (25th July 1920 – 16th April 1958).

Rosalind played a crucial role in discovering the double-helix structure of the DNA. H

er work and findings of DNA were significant enough to the discovery of its structure.

She also gave vital insights into the structure of viruses.

The profound research on virus structures created the path of establishing virology as a subject to study.

Marie Curie (7th November 1867- 4th July 1934)

Marie Curie is honoured with two Nobel prizes for her outstanding contribution in the field of physics and chemistry.

She discovered a radioactive element with her husband’s help.   Radium, polonium, thorium are three elements discovered by her and her husband.

These elements changed the medical field completely.

These elements have been used in chemotherapy for treating cancer patients.

Kamala Sohonie (18th June 1911 – 28th June 1998)

She is the first woman biochemist who earned a PhD degree in the science field. S

he is famous for her research on the importance of vitamins for poor Indians.

She made a point to discuss how the poor people in India get nutritious food.

She also explained the nutritional value of pulses consumed by the poor section of Indian society.

Ada Lovelace (10th December 1815- 27th November, 1852)

She is entitled the ‘first programmer of the world’ for writing an algorithm for a computing machine back in the 1800s.

She shared thrilling insights into the analytical engines invented by Charles Babbage.

She was the inventor of the concept of looping in the computer programming language. Looping means repetition of instructions. 

Vera Rubin (23rd July 1928 -25th December 2016)

This American astronomer discovered the existence of dark matter in the galaxy.  

This discovery changed the notion that everyone had perceived about the universe during that time. 

This article has tried to remember the discoveries of great women in our world.  

Reading about these great women's journeys and inventions will inspire many young women to follow their footsteps to pursue their enthusiasm to know science more actively and effectively