Its actually incredibly hard to stop writing about amazing female scientists once you start, because there are so many. These scientists are incredible, and there are female scientists who are still in school that are going to be just as incredible in years to come. They might not face the same struggle, but the struggle is still there. Throughout history women have been overlooked when it comes to recognition, as their contributions were seen as less important simply due to their gender. This is evident in the following stories of these inspirational women. Just because they didnt received the credit when it was due, doesnt mean we have to repeat the same mistakes we can recognise it now. Whilst it is easier now than it ever has been for women to succeed in science, there are still obstacles to overcome. Studies have shown that when presented with identical CVs, those with female names on them are judged more harshly. This is just one simple example among many more complicated ones. So let this be an inspiration, to one-day-scientists both boys and girls - so they may realise how many women have been behind the discoveries and inventions that we might take for granted today. Its up to every scientist, regardless of chromosomes, to try to make the steep climb to a scientific career an equal incline for both men and women alike.
