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Willie Hobbs Moore, the subject of the seventh installment of IEEE-USA's Famous Women Engineers in History series, broke barriers in academia, as the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in a science (Physics) in the United States. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
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Esther Marley Conwell, the subject of the sixth installment of IEEE-USA's Famous Women Engineers in History series, had a front row seat watching the birth and evolution of computers. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
This story is about one member of the Challenger's crew — Judith Resnik. She often said she didn't want to be seen as a woman astronaut, or a Jewish astronaut, just as an astronaut. So, this story is about Judith Resnik — engineer, astronaut and American hero. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
Book 4 in the series explores the life and career of Kate Gleason, who, despite not having a formal engineering education, established herself as critical to her family's tool business at a young age; helped give the business international exposure, presence and placement (the business is still a leader in its field); and developed a new way of making affordable homes. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
Book 3 in the series explores the life and career of Lillian Moller Gilbreth, who embraced the goals of Scientific Management — increasing consistency and efficiency in the workplace — even while introducing human aspects into the nascent field of industrial management. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
Book 2 in the series explores the life and career of trailblazer Edith Clarke, who played a critical role in developing the electric grid during its period of massive growth and expansion. . Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99 -
Book 1 in the series explores the life and glamorous career of Hedy Lamarr — inventor extraordinaire and Hollywood star. Member: FREE Non-Member: $2.99
