"I am not one of those...who think that a woman (scientist)...can disinterest herself from her role as a woman, either in private or public life."
Irène Joliet-Curie

While only eight other Nobel Prizes in science have ever been presented to women, more than 300 have been presented to men.  Sharon Bertsch McGrayne looks at the lives, struggles, and discoveries of these remarkable women, giving inspiration to all who would follow in their footsteps in overcoming barriers to practicing and excelling in science and engineering.

Cosponsored by: Office of the Chancellor, Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Graduate College, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, The Council of Deans, The Center for Advanced Study, George A. Miller Endowment, George A. Miller Committee, Peggy Harris Memorial Fund, Department of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Department of Astronomy, Department of Biochemistry, Department of Cell and Structural Biology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Department of Crop Sciences, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of English, Department of Entomology, Department of Environmental Engineering and Science, Department of Geology, Department of History, Department of Journalism, Department of Microbiology, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Department of Physics, Department of Plant Biology, Department of Psychology, Women's Studies Program, Association for Women in Science (AWIS)