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These names come with centuries of history. Learn about a few forgotten names and where they came from.

Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. was the first Black chief resident at the Johns Hopkins Medical School and the first surgeon to successfully implant an automatic heart defibrillator in a human in 1980.

Since the beginning of science itself, women have been at the forefront of discovery.

Women in science have always faced sexist challenges, and many have been forgotten by history. But since the beginning of science itself, women have been at

The program provides scholarships to the best and brightest public-school students from Baltimore and Washington

The park celebrated Women's Equality Day Aug. 26 with 10 ranger-led programs focusing on some of the women, past and present, who have contributed to research, conservation and stewardship in Acadia. 

Although the first few years of the National Park Service were dominated by male employees, it didn’t take long for women to make their marks.

Campus buildings, facilities to be named for Ernest Bates, Florence Bascom, Frederick Scott, and Levi Watkins in recognition of their achievements and contributions to the university

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Geologists Day 2021: 7 Geologists You May Want To Know About KEY POINTS Geology helps us better understand our planet Below are some key geologists throughout history On Geologists Day, observed on April 4 this year, lets celebrate geologists and thank them for their all-important work. Holidays to celebrate people in different  professions give us a chance to appreciate their work and contributions. In the case of geologists, their field is often under-appreciated despite the importance of...