Women of Science: 100 Inspirational Lives

Discover the untold stories of 100 inspirational women who shaped the world of science.Women of Science celebrates the remarkable lives and groundbreaking achievements of female scientists across centuries and disciplines. From medicine and biology to astronomy and engineering, explore the diverse contributions of these pioneers, set against the backdrop of their times.

This collection highlights women who defied expectations, overcame obstacles, and left an indelible mark on their fields. Be inspired by their perseverance, innovation, and dedication to scientific discovery.

Perfect for readers interested in:

• Biographies of scientists
• Women's history
• STEM role models

This volume offers a valuable reference and a starting point for further exploration into the lives of these extraordinary women.

John S. Croucher is a Professor of Management, Macquarie University, Sydney. He has published over 130 research papers and 30 books, and for 8 years was a television presenter on football. John holds 4 PhDs and in 2013 won the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Australian University Teacher of the Year. A fellow of both the Royal Society of Arts and the Australian Mathematical Society, in 2015 John was made a Member of the Order of Australia for ‘significant service to mathematical science in the field of statistics, as an academic, author and mentor and to professional organisations’.

Rosalind F. Croucher is President of the Australian Human Rights Commission and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Macquarie University. In 2011 she was recognised as one of the 40 ‘inspirational alumni’ of UNSW, where she gained her PhD in legal history. In 2014 she was named as among the 100 most influential women in the country. A fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Australian Academy of Law, in 2015 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia for ‘significant service to the law as an academic, to legal reform and education, to professional development, and to the arts’.