International Day of Women and Girls in Science 

By Moira Andrews 

February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The first female recognized scientist was named was Marie Curie. According to Britannica.com, Marie was a Polish born French physicist famous for her work in radioactivity. She was the first women to win a Nobel prize. She opened the door for many young women to follow their dreams and become involved in science. 

Even though it is more widely excepted, women still face discrimination in the work place today. It is sometimes assumed that because they are women who get generalized and stereotyped as more of the emotional caretakers than the fact based intellects. They are not as smart or as knowledgeable in their field. Thankfully, brilliant women prove these stereotypes wrong everyday by mastering their field and overcoming any challenges sent their way.  

When asked if she thinks it’s important to have women in science, Jesslynn Bure, a student in Law Enforcement said, “I think its important because a lot of them know more then males, like growing up I’ve seen my science teachers be more women than men, but I really think its because most are actually inspired to do science. They can make it more fun, and they know a lot and can teach us more then we know.” 

When asked if she thinks more women should pursue a career in science, Kamryn Ernst, a student in Law Enforcement said, “I think that it’s an awesome idea.” 

It is so important for women in science to be encouraged to shoot for the stars and work hard for their dream career. Many women don’t have the luxury to go to college whether it be for money problems, or they live in a country that discriminates against women. It’s heartbreaking to think about how many girls are out there that will never discover their love for science just because she doesn’t have the correct resources. Next time you find yourself buying a present for a little girl, maybe choose a science kit. You may be inspiring a future scientist.