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Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the learning experience

Intro -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Research Design -- 4 Analysis of the Institute's Workforce -- 5 Job Satisfaction -- 6 Building Career Paths in Science Research -- 7 Networking, Mobility and Mentoring -- 8 Gender and Career Paths -- 9 Generational Change in Science Research -- 10 Keeping Women in Science Research -- 11 New Ways of Doing Science -- Afterword -- Appendix -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Index

For the first time in the history of the French Academy of Science, founded about 300 years ago, its doors have been opened to receive a woman. The new member is Mme. Yvonne ChoquetBruhat, a mathematician specializing in relativity ,elected to this distinguished academy on Mav 18, 1979.