Women in Science Ruler

Women on this ruler worked (or continue to work) in fields as diverse as Astronomy, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, Psychology, Biochemistry, Anthropology, Genetics, Ecology and Computer Science. Their contributions were important to mankind, and they came from various time periods, regions of the world and educational backgrounds. The dates listed are the years of each scientist’s birth and death, if known. Also listed is the area of science in which they worked (or continue to work). If the scientist won a Nobel Prize, the year in which that happened is listed.