Women in Science

What was historically believed about women's roles in science?

• Women were always encouraged to pursue science.

• There were no historical biases against women in science.

• Women faced significant barriers in entering scientific fields.

• Women were preferred over men in scientific research.

What did Maria Sibylla Merian study?

• Astronomy

• Botany

• Paleontology

• Entomology

How did Wang Zhenyi contribute to astronomy?

• By mapping the stars

• By inventing the telescope

• By studying lunar eclipses

• By discovering a new planet

What significant discovery did Mary Anning make?

• A new element

• A complete Plesiosaurus skeleton

• A method to cure diseases

• A new plant species

What elements did Marie Curie discover?

• Oxygen and Hydrogen

• Radium and Polonium

• Gold and Silver

• Carbon and Nitrogen

What was Janaki Ammal known for?

• Inventing a new telescope

• Discovering a new dinosaur

• Finding a cure for cancer

• Developing a sweeter strain of sugar cane

What did Katherine Johnson calculate for NASA?

• The size of the Earth

• The speed of light

• The path for the first rocket to the moon

• The distance to the sun

What field did Jane Cooke Wright specialize in?

• Oncology

• Mathematics

• Botany

• Astronomy

What animals did Jane Goodall study?

• Dinosaurs

• Elephants

• Chimpanzees

• Lions

What is a key message from the video?

• Only certain fields need women.

• Science is only for men.

• Persistence can overcome barriers.

• Historical achievements are unimportant.