Women have experienced and still continue to experience the setbacks of a field still ingrained in socially backwards treatment of women. There are deep systemic flaws that cannot be addressed overnight. On this page are names of female scientists pulled from the MEDLINE journal database, who have successfully pursued careers in STEM despite these setbacks.
Though institutions and scientific organizations have taken steps to address these issues, we must continue to hold them accountable. And let us also continue to empower, mentor, and celebrate women both in STEM and beyond.