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Monthly Archives: March 2015
March is Women’s History Month – Women in AVIATION
We have all heard of female aviators and their accomplishments: Harriet Quimby the first American woman to earn a pilot’s license; Amelia Earhart the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean; and Bessie Coleman the first African-American … Continue reading
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March is Women’s History Month – Women in WAR
Many of the women who served as spies in wartime took their secrets to the grave and were known only to their contacts. They came from all backgrounds and, while some served in the military, others were journalists, actresses and … Continue reading
March is Women’s History Month – Women in ART
Female artists have been making art throughout history however their work has not always been as well acknowledged or received as that of their male counterparts. They faced challenges due to gender bias in training, travel, selling their work and gaining recognition. … Continue reading
March is Women’s History Month – Women in STEM
History has not always been kind to women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Some women , like Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Rear Admiral Grace M. Hopper, were recognized for their phenomenal work during their lifetimes. However, many women have passed long … Continue reading