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These portrayals in A-list movies were rare and it would take decades before they become more common-place. However, the 1950s saw a proliferation of low-budget American B-movies which show-cased female scientists and post-graduates. They were normally associated with a male boss and involved in a romantic storyline, as well as a scientific one.
Joy Crisp (graduated 1979), American planetary scientist; Linda Spilker (born 1955), American planetary scientist; Lucy-Ann McFadden (born 1952), astronomer; Maria Zuber (born 1958), American planetary scientist; Martha P. Haynes (born 1951), American astronomer specializing in radio astronomy; Pamela Gay (born 1973), American astronomer
This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:fictional scientists. It includes fictional scientists that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. Contents
Morgus the Magnificent was a horror host of late-night science fiction and horror movies and television shows that originated in the New Orleans, Louisiana market. Professor Nebulous – leader of an eco-troubleshooting team; Prof. Jocelyn Peabody – scientific brains behind many of the team's most inventive ideas
Some of the most incredible inventors, writers, politicians, & activists have been women. From Ida B. Wells to Sally Ride, here are women who changed the world. 22 Famous Women in History You Need ...
This is a historical list dealing with women scientists in the 20th century. During this time period, women working in scientific fields were rare. Women at this time faced barriers in higher education and often denied access to scientific institutions; in the Western world, the first-wave feminist movement began to break down many of these ...
What’s the deal with Eliza Taylor’s Quantum Leap character Hannah Carson? Taylor made her first appearance in Wednesday’s episode of the NBC drama as Hannah, a brilliant waitress in 1949 who ...
Antonia's Line (1995) – A genealogical "line" of five generations of women includes a child prodigy, Thérèse, who grows up to be a mathematician. Jurassic Park (1993) – A mathematician studying chaos theory ( Jeff Goldblum ) is among those invited to a theme park with cloned dinosaurs , in order to assess its safety.