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Women have been mapping the world for centuries – and now they’re speaking up for the people left out of those maps
Women have been mapping the world for centuries – and now they’re speaking up for the people left out of those maps Women have been mapping the world for centuries, but their contributions to cartography have long been overlooked. Despite this, women have played a significant role in shaping our understanding of the world and […]
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James Watson exemplified the best and worst of science – from monumental discoveries to sexism and cutthroat competition
James Watson exemplified the best and worst of science – from monumental discoveries to sexism and cutthroat competition James Watson was a pioneering molecular biologist who co-discovered the structure of DNA with Francis Crick, winning the 1962 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their groundbreaking work. Watson’s discovery revolutionized our understanding of genetics and […]
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Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeed
Women in STEM face challenges and underrepresentation – this course gives them tools to succeed Women in STEM fields face numerous challenges, including bias, stereotypes, and workplace cultures that hinder their success, leading to underrepresentation and high turnover rates. The “Tools for Women in STEM” course aims to empower women with tools and strategies to […]
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Perfect brownies baked at high altitude are possible thanks to Colorado’s home economics pioneer Inga Allison
Perfect brownies baked at high altitude are possible thanks to Colorado’s home economics pioneer Inga Allison Inga Allison, a pioneering home economics professor at Colorado State University (CSU), made significant contributions to high-altitude baking research in the early 20th century. Allison’s work led to the development of altitude-specific baking practices, which were first published in […]
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With Hooters on the verge of bankruptcy, a psychologist reflects on her time spent studying the servers who work there
With Hooters on the verge of bankruptcy, a psychologist reflects on her time spent studying the servers who work there Servers told researchers that they were instructed to make their male customers feel special. Brian Brainerd/The Denver Post via Getty Images In 1983, six businessmen got together and opened the first Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, […]
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