Caroline Herschel Was The Bravest Astronomer

Roberta Bondar is very influential role model to many people. To begin with, she was the first canadian woman astronaut go to space, also while being the first neurologist in space and flying the shuttle. After Roberta’s trip to space she has written 3 books, where she talks about her space explorations ( 1993-”On the Shuttle”, 9994- “Touching the Earth”, 2000- “Passionate Vision”). Roberta is very dedicated to her work, she developed a passion for space when she was only eight years old. Furthermore, Roberta has several education accomplishments, conducted hundreds of experiments in space- researching how the body reacts, and as a result won many special awards (she has received 24 honorary

The events that started autumn 1766 and continued for several years tested Mary's resolve more than any other time. Her sister, Rebecca, had contracted smallpox in November

The events that started autumn 1766 and continued for several years tested Mary's resolve more than any other time. Her sister, Rebecca, had contracted smallpox in November

Sir William Herschel accomplished a lot for astronomy. In 1781 he was able to discover Uranus with his own homemade telescope. With the help of his sister, he was also able to discover over 2,500 celestial bodies that are still being used today. It was the first planet discovered that could not be seen with the naked eye. Herschel wanted to name it after the king, but other astronomers did not agree. So they named it

Her life story. Anne was thought by some of her family members to be the illegitimate the daughter of irish lawyer (her dad) William Cormac. Later on William separated with Anne’s mom and had custody of Anne. At the age of 13 Anne mom died of typhoid fever. Later her father wanted her to marry to some local man, She said no. Later on she married a sailor in 1718. Together they both travel to places like, New Province

In 1728 September 28th Mercy Warren was born and living in a Barnstable. Mercy was a young child living with four siblings and one brother owned a library. Mrs.Warren's parents were poor people and she could not attend school. So in her older brother library her brother her with all the books that were in the library.In Mercy’s life no school at all including collage but she grew up to be an amazing woman.

She had the courage to show women that they can be more than just a housewife. She went out and helped Lewis and Clark and she took care of her child at the same time. She was sick and kidnapped yet still managed to be a good person and change the world for women.

One woman that made a major contribution to the field of science was Mae C. Jemison. Jemison was born in Decatur, Alabama on October 17th, 1956. Her parents were just average people, her father was a carpenter and her mother an elementary school

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In this essay, we will discuss Caroline Herschel’s life and achievements. Herschel was an amazing woman, not least because of the period in which she worked. Her achievements were many, but we will focus on the difficulties she faced in making them. Advancements in both science and feminism were made due to Herschel. She was also a skilled mathematician. She certainly deserves to be recognized.

Mary Rowlandson was born in the south of England in 1637 and passed away in 1711. Rowlandson originated to this country in 1639 when her father, John White, became a wealthy land owner. She became a very busy lady when she married Joseph Rowlandson, because not only did she become a mother to three children, she also became a minister’s wife. She made her Puritan religion well known through her works of writing. Rowlandson seemed to support her husband with his ministry throughout the time she was married to him. While being married to Joseph, Mary and

Women were never seen as equals in society. They were always expected to tend the house, care for the children, and cook for the men. Some women did not feel they should be held from their full potential and chose to pursue what they felt was right for them. Many women were successful in science and within the scientific community, from fossil hunting to studying genes, they paved the road for many scientific discoveries.

Many men and women believed that women shouldn't research science because it is unwomanly like and that they belong in the kitchen. Johann Eberti a german astronomer said about Marie Cunitz in 1650, "She

Marie curie made history in 1903 when she became the first woman to get a Nobel Prize in physics. With their prize winning the Curie’s got an international reputation for their scientific efforts. With the prize money they continued their research and went even further. The next year in 1904, they had their second daughter Eve. In 1906 Marie suffered a tremendous loss; when Pierre accidentally

As hard as is it is today for women to succeed in the sciences, one must give kudos to those that came before us. These are the women that paved the way for today's generation of women scientists. One such woman is Rosalind Elsie Franklin, a chemist who had a great impact on the modern day field of genetics.