2011, International Year of Women Scientists
2011 has been declared by the UN General Assembly International Year of Chemistry , coinciding with the centenary of the Nobel Prize awarded to Marie Curie-Sklodowska-Marja for their contributions to chemistry.
What is less known is that, using the symbolic value of the figure of Madame Curie, holder of two Nobel prizes and one of the people engaged in science major in history (regardless of gender), 2011 was also elected as International Year of Women Scientists.
I hope this year will serve to acknowledge the work many scientists without a proper name to allow science to advance.
You can complete the information:
Educators for sustainability
Bulletin No. 62, March 8, 2011