Top 7 Women Scientists Whose Invention/Discoveries Changed the World

Vanshika Gaur
Sep 18, 2024

Rosalind Franklin

She discovered the molecular structure of DNA, RNA, Virus, Coal and Graphite.

Marie Curie

The famous Physicist discovered radioactive elements like Radium and Polonium. She was the First Woman to win a Nobel Prize.

Sally Ride

The Physicist and Astronaut was the First American Woman in Space. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Hedy Lamarr

She was a Hollywood actress and also an Engineer. She invented the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Technology. She was awarded with the American Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Pioneer Award in 1997.

Ada Lovelace

The Mathematician and Computer Scientist was considered the first Computer Programmer. An Award is named after her and is given to women who excel in Computing.

Chien-Shiung Wu

The Physicist discovered the Parity Violation and was awarded with the National Medal of Science. She was the First Woman to receive this Award.

Dorothy Hodgkin

She found the molecules of DNA, Vitamin B12 and Insulin which allowed other researchers to understand the concept better which was till then only theoretical. She won a Nobel Prize for the discovery.

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