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Episode 42: Women in Chemistry

Episode 42: Women in Chemistry

Distillations | Science History Institute · Science History Institute

September 26, 200812m 26s

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Show Notes

Breaking through the glass ceiling can be tough, especially when you are a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field. This week’s episode takes a look at women in chemistry.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:30 Introduction

01:19 Element of the Week: Meitnerium

03:21 A Conversation with Donna Nelson

07:30 Feature: The Career of Helen B. Brown

11:31 Quote: Abigail Adams

11:43 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Hilary Domush and Catherine Girardeau for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.