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Headstrong 52 Women Who Changed Science

nd mathematics (STEM). Representation matters deeply; when girls see role models who look like them succeeding in science, it broadens their horizons. Moreover, these stories provide valuable lessons about creativity, critical

Cecelia Fadel • May 4, 2026

headstrong 52 women who changed science and the wo

anguage. Impact: Key figure in developing COBOL, making programming accessible. 12. Katherine Johnson (again), and Hedy Lamarr (1914–2000) Hedy Lamarr, also an inventor, co-developed frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology, foundational for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Vita Kuvalis • Feb 8, 2026