The Female Physicist Inspiring Underrepresented Scientists By Katie McCormick At the age of 10, Anne L’Huillier watched in awe as Apollo 11 landed on the moon and two intrepid astronauts stepped out, venturing into a new frontier. As an adult, L’Huillier has become a pioneer herself, taking the first steps toward subfemtosecond laser pulses. In doing so, she helped establish…
North Country Women Honored at 2022 Women of Distinction Awards On April 28, Assemblyman Billy Jones hosted his sixth annual Women of Distinction Awards at the Stafford Centre Theatre. The Women of Distinction Awards recognizes and honors eight remarkable local women in categories such as health care, volunteerism, education, and military service. “The North Country is home to many remarkable…
Around 9 p.m. on July 27, as Simone Biles soared high above the vault at the Tokyo Olympics, she lost herself. You could see the confusion in her eyes, which darted sideways instead of locking onto the ground as she made her way back to earth. She would later reveal that she was suffering from a frightening mental hiccup, known as “the…
Source: Forbes Author: Asif Burhan Currently pregnant and expecting her first child this winter, Iceland women’s national soccer team captain Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir has a dream. “I picture myself playing in England (at the UEFA Women’s Euro in 2022) and after the game getting my baby in my arms with all the Icelandic fans in the stands. My mind is…
With women trailblazers like Susan B. Anthony and Rosa Parks fighting for equality, women today can be just about anything they set their minds to. In the last 150 years, women’s roles have changed dramatically across the world. Although work is still being done for equal rights for all, here are a few of the women who broke down huge barriers: Shirley Chisholm…
ith ample downtime during the pandemic, many college students pursued side hustles and started their own businesses during quarantine. By EMILY KRIVOGRAD While not every college student opened their own Etsy shop, many finally had the flexibility to turn hobbies into additional sources of income, and in some cases, dream businesses. I spoke with three college students about what it…
As we scroll through our Instagram feeds these days, liking photos of the cutest new fashion trends and commenting on videos of every person’s skincare routine, it’s hard to believe that 10 short years ago, the term ‘influencer’ barely existed. By Gabby Shacknai Now, with more than a half a million influencers active today and enough “content” to last us…
We recognise some trailblazers in the region, each of whom has played her role in challenging and calling out gender bias and inequality as well as shaping a more inclusive global society.
Funk, 82, finally saw her aspiration come to life Tuesday when she launched on aerospace manufacturer Blue Origin’s first crewed spaceflight alongside billionaire Jeff Bezos and two other people. By Marisa Iati Floating in the isolation tank, Wally Funk felt weightless. She couldn’t see or hear. There was nothing to taste or smell. When she patted the eight feet of water surrounding her, she…
This change-focused list marks the first of three subject-focused 50 Over 50 lists being released this summer. By Elana Lyn Gross and Lisette Voytko When Pamela Winn was released from prison in 2013, after serving time for bank fraud, she found herself mourning the loss of time: time for herself, time to build on her career and, above all, time…