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For Girls in Science: Women in Stem

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet 43 groundbreaking Women in STEM! Their discoveries have saved millions of lives, pioneered modern technology, and pushed the boundaries of the universe in pursuit of knowledge. But before they were Nobel Prize winners and...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Elizabeth Blackburn, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography on Elizabeth Blackburn, a research scientist who is credited with discovering new understanding of telomerase and telomere biology, opening the door to new treatments for degenerative diseases, aging, as well as cancer.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Carol Greider, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the influential cell research of Carol Greider, Ph.D. and Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn which has furthered our understanding of cancer and moved us one step closer to a cure. This research earned them a Nobel Prize in Medicine....
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the historic reasons women are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics today.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Are You the Girl From "The Wonder Years"?

For Students 9th - 10th
After a childhood spent acting a pretty iconic role, Danica McKellar learned that she was capable of being more than just Winnie Cooper. [3:30]
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: A Woman's Place Is in Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Research is showing an increase of women working in the science fields which is bridging the gap.
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United Nations

Women in Science: Unesco Institute for Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
Women in Science, a new interactive tool, presents the latest available data for countries at all stages of development. Produced by the UIS, the tool lets you explore and visualize gender gaps in the pipeline leading to a research...
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Women in Science: Gender in Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about women in science. Learn more about the positive role of professional societies, the influence of World War II and the Cold War on recruiting...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Collection: Sci Girls

For Students 9th - 10th
SciGirls has the bold goal of changing how millions of girls think about science, technology, engineering and math - or STEM. Each half-hour episode highlights the processes of science and engineering, following a different group of...
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Fundación Cientec

Cientec: Mujeres Premio Nobel

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the fourteen women from Europe, Africa, Australia, Middle East and United States who received Nobel Prizes in Science.
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Fundación Cientec

Cientec: Maria Mitchell Sequidora De Eclipses

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Maria Mitchell who traveled more than 3,000 miles to follow the total eclipse of 1878.
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Fundación Cientec

Cientec: Mujer, Ciencia, Matematica E Ingenieria

For Students 9th - 10th
These are interview with women scientists and engineers. You will also find photo and a link to a video for each one.
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Fundación Cientec

Title: Cientec: Mujeres Premio Nobel

For Students 9th - 10th
These are the scientists, technologist and medical awards awarded to women since the Foundation of the Nobel Prize in 1901.