August 2020
The U. S. celebrates the centennial of women winning the right to vote. The 19th amendment that granted women the right to vote was ratified on August 26, 1920 after a century of struggle.
Astra's Short list of Women's Biographies
What has been Named for a Woman?
- - Featured Women's Biographies
4,000 Years of Women in Science
Distinguished Women of the Past & Present --Presented by Danuta Bois
She is an Astronomer - Women astronomers from around the world
Women in Astronomy, 1880-1920----Goodsell Observatory, Carlton College
Contributions of Women to the US Naval Observatory
Women Astronomers in Australia--Herstory in the South
Women Astronomers: Reaching For The Stars
Women Astronomers - from Astronomy Compendium - a index of Women Astronomers
Women of NASA-- From NASA HQ
First, read this article: Smithonian Magazine: Special Report
Women Scientists Were Written Out of History. It’s Margaret Rossiter’s Lifelong Mission to Fix That
The Woman Astronomer - A quarterly journal
Association for Women in Science--AWIS
Women in Astronomy --From the American Astronomical Society
Baltimore Charter for Women in Astronomy
TAP: The ADA Project - Since 1994 the project named after Ada Lovelace as an online resource for women in computer science from Yale University
Women in Physics - Contains Wimin's Links from The American Physical Society
AAS Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy - American Astronomical Society
Committee on Women in Science and Engineering and Medicine Home Page
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) - an organization that strives to empower women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) - University of Southern California and many other universities are also involved in this program so check at your favorite university.
Archives of Women in Science and Engineering
Biographies of Women Mathematicians--From Agnes Scott College
Women of NASA - Women Astronauts, Women in Astronomy, Science, and Engineering
Leaders among Women in Space - from Space Today Online
Hidden Figures - (The link goes to an IMDb entry) Check out the book or the movie, Hidden Figures.
The story of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role at NASA, helping to put John Glenn and others in orbit.
Are you looking for a site that will empower your daughter or yourself? Mighty Girl boasts of the world's largest collection of books, toys and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls. Wish there was a place like this when I was growing up!
National Woman's History Project
Virtual Sisterhood--little pink book
International Women's Air & Space Museum
99s - Women in Aviation History - Biographies of women pioneers in the field of aviation
Women in History - A local organization provides living characters from Women's history
Metro Cleveland Women in history - Cleveland.com
NASA Careers for Girl Scouts - A page I created with Dennis Stocker to help girls learn about possible careers in technical fields
Check Out Dawn's Personal Page - for Additional Links
Content from Astra
Astra's Short List of Star Wimin's Bios - Read about Women Astronomers
- - updated
Astra's Off Line References on Women Astronomers
Named for a woman
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News
NASA Telescope named for 'Mother of Hubble'
Nancy Grace Roman
StarWimin Special
Star woman Suzieastro presents:
Starry Trails
Topics of Links for Starwimin
Women in Astronomy and Science
Women in Science and Engineering
Links of Interest to Women and Girls
Dr. G.C. Anupama Becomes First Woman to Lead the Astronomical Society of India
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Sarah Brightman
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