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Hansen’s disease, also called leprosy, is treatable today — and that’s partly thanks to a curious tree and the work of a pioneering young scientist in the 1920s. Centuries prior

Historians are working to shine a light on Alice Ball’s legacy and contributions to an early treatment of a dangerous and stigmatizing disease.

Four of the recipients share how the Alice Augusta Ball Endowed Scholarship has impacted them.

History is riddled with men taking credit for women's contributions to science. It's not a problem of the past

These scientists defied societal norms and became pioneers in their respective fields, breaking down barriers and opening doors for generations to come.

After she died — and just a year after her discovery — another scientist took credit for her work. It would be more than half a century until her story resurfaced.

Black scientists have contributed to society and made groundbreaking discoveries throughout history and continue to do so to this day. Heres a look at just a few of the amazing Black scientists from

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There are leaders and then there are icons who serve as inspiration. The following list contains just some of the names that motivate us to achieve our very best. These women serve as ideal role models for the future generation, irrespective of gender differences.

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrated the life of alumnus Alice Ball on Feb. 28. Ball was the first African American graduate at UH and the first woman to receive a master's degree in chemistry in 1915. She found a successful treatment for Hansen's disease, or leprosy, in 1916.