Women's History Month - March More Women Who Changed the World But Were Never Given Their Due
This month is Women's History month and is filled with incredible women whose contributions were overlooked, erased, or credited to others. While online we highligted Rosalind Franklins ,Lise Meitners, Hilma Klint and Alice Ball there are countless others whose stories deserve to be told. Here are five more trailblazing women who changed the game but never got their rightful recognition:
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Chien-Shiung Wu (1912–1997) – The Queen of Nuclear Physics
Chien-Shiung Wu, a Chinese American physicist, played a crucial role in overturning a fundamental law of physics called the "Parity Law." Her experiments proved that nature is not symmetrical, a discovery that reshaped modern physics. While her male colleagues won the Nobel Prize for this breakthrough, Wu was excluded. Known as the "First Lady of Physics," her work laid the foundation for future discoveries in particle physics. 🧪 #WomenInSTEM #ChienShiungWu 
2. Mary Anning (1799–1847) – The Fossil Hunter Who Rewrote History
Mary Anning, a self-taught paleontologist, discovered the first complete Ichthyosaur skeleton and revolutionized our understanding of prehistoric life. Despite her groundbreaking finds, Anning was often sidelined in the male-dominated scientific community. Her discoveries were credited to wealthy male scientists who purchased her fossils. Today, she’s celebrated as a pioneer in paleontology. 🦕
3. Nettie Stevens (1861–1912) – The Geneticist Who Discovered Sex Chromosomes
Nettie Stevens was the first to identify that sex is determined by chromosomes, not environment. Her discovery of the X and Y chromosomes was a game-changer for genetics. However, her male colleague, Edmund Wilson, received most of the credit. Stevens’ work laid the foundation for modern genetics, yet her name remains largely unknown. 🧬 #WomenInMedicine #NettieStevens
4. Margaret Hamilton (1936–) – The Codebreaker Who Got Us to the Moon
Margaret Hamilton, a computer scientist, led the team that developed the software for NASA’s Apollo missions. Her work was critical in landing humans on the moon, yet her contributions were overshadowed by her male counterparts. Hamilton’s innovations in software engineering paved the way for modern computing. 🚀 #WomenInTech #MargaretHamilton
5. Trotula of Salerno (11th Century)– The Medieval Pioneer of Women’s Health
Trotula, a physician in medieval Italy, wrote groundbreaking texts on women’s health, including childbirth and gynecology. Her work was revolutionary for its time, but her contributions were often attributed to male authors. Trotula’s legacy lives on as one of the first advocates for women’s medical care.
These women and so many more defied the odds, broke barriers, and changed the world—yet their stories were buried by history. Let’s shine a light on their achievements and ensure they’re never forgotten. Share their stories, celebrate their genius, and keep their legacies alive. 💡✨