History of women in science

"Women have contributed to science from its earliest days, but as contributors they have generally not been acknowledged. Historian

Historian

An historian is an individual who studies and writes about history, and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all events in time...

s with an interest in gender and science have illuminated the contributions women have made, the barriers they have faced, and the strategies implemented to have their work accepted."

You can read that and a detailed history of women in science here.

Ellen Kalges and her visit to Peru State College.

       

     During early October Ellen Klages, the author of the Green Glass Sea and White Sand's Red Menace, visited Peru State College to share more about her books and knowledge about the atomic bomb that happened in the 1940’s. Learning more about why Ellen wrote things a certain way or why she gave character’s a certain name was very interesting and made the book that much more enjoyable to read. I’m really glad that I had the chance to meet Ellen.

     Here is a video that Dr. Bill Clemente himself made from Ellen Klages visit. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ3h6hNpuWw&feature=player_detailpage#t=0s

                                                                                             -Ashley

Women Working on the Manhattan Project

During and after World War II women scientists made a significant contribution to the development of the atomic bomb and of the Manhattan Project.  Many thought the Manhattan Project was an impossible feat and could not be accomplished.  Because of this, it was more acceptable for women scientists to work on the project.  A couple women scientists that worked on developing the atomic bomb were:

 Leona Marshall Libby

Maria Goeppert Mayer

Post by:  Abbie Moser

Famous Women Scientist

Over the course of history women have gradually gained appreciation in the field of science. Although, there are many women who were never honored, many women are starting to be more recognized. During the late 1940s and 50's, women coming more out of the glue and into the bigger picture of science. With women's involvement in the Atomic Bomb and the Manhattan Project the rights and recognition for women to work in the field of science happened because of their involvenment in these projects. A great example of women working in science is found in the Novel by Ellen Klages, "White Sands, Red Menace." Terry Gordon is a Biochemist who helped build the bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima, in the novel. Although many of the women that worked on the bomb were not recognized they were noticed for their work by fellow scientist. The women and a few men scientist banded together to create "One World or None," a collabration of scientist thoughts and feelings about making the bomb. This time period was a great and magestic time period and was a shining light for the women in science.

Posted By: Kory White

Woman of Science

Dear fellow College 101 classmates and Dr. Clemente,
           During the late 1940's and early 1950's women were starting to make a difference, not only in science but they also took a strong stand in the work place and military bases. This time period was very important because it was the birth place of the large amount of freedom that women have today. Women's right to vote and be an independent supporter of themselves showed greatly during this time due to the Korean war. Thanks to the Korean war, the US population had to reply on women to come into the work place and take over jobs that men that were once doing. Along with an influence in the work place women were also allowed t serve in the US armed forces. For instance in 1943 women were allowed to join the US navy. Yet, the equivlence woman shared with men in the sciences is on of the greatest obstecles we have over come.

Post by:  Erika Rohlk