A Woman’s Work

On August 18th, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This ended almost of a century of protests and granted American women the right to vote. In honor of Women’s History Month, we proudly present six women who changed the world and the view of what a “woman’s work” actually is.

Dr. Gladys West Every time you pull up a map on your phone and are easily guided to your destination, thank the brilliant African American mathematician, Dr. Gladys West. Her incredible body of work culminated in the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg While studying law at Harvard, the Dean of Harvard Law School asked, “How do you justify taking a spot from a qualified man?” Ruth transferred to Columbia Law School and became the first woman to be on two major law reviews. On August 10, 1993, she became the second woman to be confirmed as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.

Ellen Ochoa An astronaut with a doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, in 1993 Ellen Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman in the world to go into space. With a doctorate degree from Stanford University, this amazing woman has created multiple systems optical systems that are essential components for NASA research. In 2013, Ochoa became the director of the Johnson Space Center and retired from that position in 2018 to become the vice chair of the National Science Board, which runs the National Science Foundation.

Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu Receiving her PhD from the University of California, Berkley in 1940, Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu was a pioneer of physics research. In 1944, after joining the research staff at Columbia University, Dr. Wu joined the Manhattan Project. Her research helped create the process for separating uranium metal by gaseous diffusion.

Indra Nooyi Consistently ranked among the world’s 100 most powerful women, Nooyi served as the CEO of PepsiCo for 12 years. Under her direction, PepsiCo implemented a strategic redirection that revitalized the company’s brand. Her many awards and distinctions include being named one of American’s Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report.

Hattie Wyatt Caraway The first woman elected to the Unites States Senate became known as “Silent Hattie” because she rarely spoke on the senate floor. When asked, Hattie replied, “I haven’t the heart to take a minute away from the men. The poor dears love it so.” Art from: Tree Top View Vectors by Vecteezy.com

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