women in science
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Doctor Who Has A Long History Of Supporting Female Scientists
Over the past 53 years, Doctor Who has had a rollercoaster relationship with the representation of women, both in front of and behind the camera. But a new examination of the show’s portrayal of women in scientific fields shows that from the very beginning, the series has valued female scientists — and continued to give…
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Sally Ride Reminds Us That One Thing Hasn’t Changed For Female Astronauts
In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to travel into space. Today, PBS Digital Studio released a short animated film featuring an interview between Ride and Gloria Steinem from that very same year. It’s a great retrospective on Ride’s early career — but it’s also a reminder that obnoxious gender biases have tailed…
