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Ada Lovelace - Prophet of the Computer Age

Ada Lovelace - Prophet of the Computer Age

Mar 22, 2022 7 min read STEM19th Century
Computer science is dominated by men, yet the first computer program was written by a woman. Ada Lovelace was a remarkable woman with a short but remarkable life. A prophet of the computer age, she is an inspiration for all women in STEM.
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Cornelia Sorabji - A voice for the voiceless

Cornelia Sorabji - A voice for the voiceless

Jan 28, 2022 5 min read Philosophy and Law
Committed to ensuring all people had a voice in the courts of law. Oxford University’s first female law graduate, India's first woman advocate, Cornelia Sorabji helped hundreds of women and orphans stand up in court.
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Junko Tabei - Reaching New Heights

Junko Tabei - Reaching New Heights

Jan 23, 2022 6 min read Sports20th Century
Junko Tabei only became a mountaineer to find a husband - at least that is what many of the male mountaineers suggested. The first woman to climb Mount Everest, she proved that women were more than capable of the endurance and determination needed to reach new heights.
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Frida Kahlo - Turning pain into art

Frida Kahlo - Turning pain into art

Dec 23, 2021 10 min read The Arts20th Century
A woman who turned her pain into art, Frida Kahlo is perhaps one of the most instantly recognisable women in the world, thanks to her many self portraits. She died young, but her legacy continues to grow.
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Laura Bassi - 18th century Minerva

Laura Bassi - 18th century Minerva

Dec 22, 2021 7 min read STEM18th Century
The first woman to earn a doctorate in science and the first salaried female teacher at a University. Laura Bassi paved the way for women in academics.
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