Marie Curie: Pioneer in radioactivity, two-time Nobel laureate, transformed modern physics and medical research.
Rosalind Franklin: DNA structure insights, foundational to genetics, remain a key contribution despite often overlooked.
Jane Goodall: Renowned primatologist, redefined our understanding of chimpanzees, championing conservation and animal behavior.
Barbara McClintock: Discovered transposons, jumping genes, reshaping genetics and challenging traditional inheritance notions.
Grace Hopper: Computer programming trailblazer, developed COBOL language, advancing software development and modern computing.
Chien-Shiung Wu: Nuclear physicist, disproved law of conservation of parity, pivotal to modern particle physics.
Rachel Carson: Environmental pioneer, Silent Spring author, ignited modern environmentalism and awareness of chemical impacts.
Ada Lovelace: First computer programmer, envisioned broader potential of Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine, influencing computing evolution.
Mary Anning: Fossil collector and paleontologist, transformed understanding of prehistoric life, especially marine reptiles, despite limited recognition.