Women in Science
Women in Science Historical findings indicate that women's involvement in science dates back to 2700 BCE, in ancient Egypt. 'Merit Ptah' is believed to be the first woman in science by many; she was the chief physician of the Second Dynasty Pharaoh. Although some argue about her existence and name another woman named 'Peseshet', to be the first. A 4th-century woman named Hypatia emerged as the epitome of learning science and was also the head of the Neoplatonist school of philosophy. As some of these facts are not certain, and whatever the details have been found, were inscribed on stone tablets, nothing can be ascertained other than the fact that since the dawn of civilizations, women have been an inextricable part of Scientific Communities around the globe. Time changed, and so did the share of women's involvement in Science. The modern era began with a race to be first, and People in science were striving for achievement...