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Albany, NY – "THE MADAME CURIE COMPLEX: THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF WOMEN IN SCIENCE" Part One: The Historical Research Perspective -
Regular TBOOK listeners will recognize that we often report on science in education through our astrobiology series. And we often narrow that focus even further to women in the sciences through our National Science Foundation supported projects. So when we saw this brand new book come out from The Feminist Press, we jumped at the opportunity to speak with the author and educator.
The book is entitled, "The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science." It's researched and written by Dr. Julie Des Jardins who teaches American History at Baruch College, City University of New York, and writes extensively on gender and women.
Dr. Des Jardins has taught the history of gender, race, and feminism since 2000. In 2003, she published "Women and the Historical Enterprise in America: Gender, Race, and the Politics of Memory." And among her many honors are several teaching awards from both Harvard and Brown Universities.
Glenn Busby reports. (10:52)
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PROFILE STORY: CHRISTINE SANGOBOWALE -
Continuing with today's theme of women in science, and moving up in time more to the present day.
Christine Sangobowale thought she had her education path and career goals pretty well figured out. But then, a summer internship during college caused her to shift gears and change direction.
It's a lesson demonstrating the importance of professors, parents, role models, and mentors.
Allison Dunne reports this special profile story of Christine Sangobowale. (7:49)
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