FactoidLong History of Women in Science
The earliest mention of a woman in science was in 2700 BCA, Merit-Ptah, an ancient Egyptian physician. The Greeks had women practicing medicine as early as 1194 BCE.
Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards
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Gender Differences In Financial Aid Awards
A new U.S. Department of Education report finds while the average financial aid loan amounts were nearly equal for women and men, female students received lower grant amounts, with the average grant for women $8,900 compared to $9,700 for men.» Link to the original article
