Studies have shown that women are discouraged from, or become less interested in, entering the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) beginning at a young age . And according to the Pew Research Center , women remain underrepresented in engineering, computer science and physical science. We all learned about Marie Curie and Jane Goodall, but here are 10 more women in science you should know. She also founded "Sally Ride Science," an organization that aims to inspire young people in STEM, and she wrote several books about her experience in space to teach kids about science. In 1973, Wu became the first woman to lead the American Physical Society, and in 1975 she received the National Medal of Science.

Source: CNN January 27, 2020 13:41 UTC