At 75, research trailblazer urges young women, minority students who want to be scientists to "go for it"
Lydia Villa-Komaroff began her research career in the early 1970s, when few researchers were female or Mexican American. Today, at 75, she is proud of her research and proud of mentoring young scientists.
Watch: 3-year-old learns about notable women during Women’s History Month
Ellie from Kentucky also learned about notable Black heroes in February during Black History Month.
Female trailblazers in STEM get their own Barbie dolls
Careers in STEM make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But women are still vastly underrepresented.
Clayton County twin sisters make history rising the ranks in Georgia UPS facility
It all started when one sister grew bored with being a stay-at-home mom. Her twin saw the perks of the new job and followed behind her.
Donors contribute over $55 million for new Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
Melinda Gates, Walmart billionaire Alice Walton, and Target are among the supporters who have made donations to the museum.
Women's History Month 2023 celebrates ‘women who tell our stories’
Women’s History Month in March 2023 aims to celebrate women "in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, and more."
International Women's Day 2022 asks: Will you help #BreakTheBias?
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
Biden seeks $2.6B to promote gender equity as White House marks International Women's Day
President Joe Biden says he's asking Congress for $2.6 billion for foreign aid programs that promote gender equality around the world.
Smithsonian debuts 120 statues for Women’s History Month
The “#IfThenSheCan — The Exhibit” features 3D-printed statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.
Women’s History Month: Caregivers, frontline workers focus of 2022 theme
This year’s theme is “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” paying tribute to women caregivers and frontline workers.
US Air Force celebrates Women’s History Month with all-female C-17 flights
The C-17 aircraft took off March 17 from Joint Base Charleston and flew to Pope Army Airfield, where they picked up female paratroopers.
Incredible Georgia girl earns highest Girl Scout honor, the Gold Award
A Smyrna ninth-grader has earned the highest Girl Scout award for creating math videos for sixth graders to help them during the pandemic.
Michelle Obama, Katherine Johnson, Mia Hamm to be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame
Former first lady Michelle Obama, NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson and soccer icon Mia Hamm are among the inductees for the 2021 class of the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
Biden signs executive orders aimed at gender equity on International Women’s Day
President Joe Biden is set to give remarks Monday to mark International Women’s Day alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
Maia Chaka becomes 1st Black woman named to NFL's officiating staff
The National Football League announced Friday Chaka would be joining its roster of game officials for the 2021 season. She’s the first Black woman to join the league’s officiating staff.
Mattel releases Eleanor Roosevelt Barbie doll before International Women's Day
First lady Eleanor Roosevelt gets honored in the Barbie Inspiring Women collector line.
International Women's Day: 10 women who changed the world in ways you might not realize
The first International Women’s Day was marked in 1909, but women were shaping the world long before then.