For most of the 20th century, American women had little
encouragement to become scientists. In 1906, there were only 75
female scientists employed by academic institutions in the entire
country. Despite considerable barriers, determined women have,
however, decidedly distinguished themselves. Three examples:
Astronomer Annie Jump Cannon discovered five novas and over 300
other stars. Mathematician and computer scientist Grace Hopper
helped invent the COBOL language. Anesthesiologist Virginia Apgar
devised the now universally used Apgar score to make a rapid
evaluation of a newborn's condition just after delivery. Of the 23
American women scientists covered, six were awarded Nobel prizes.
Each biography is accompanied by a photograph. A bibliography and
an index complete the work.
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