Ellencyclopedia -- Westford ho -- Faith in her star -- Setting sights -- Women studying together -- No wasted minutes -- She will not fail -- Uncharted ground -- Water water everywhere! -- Cupid pops into the laboratory -- Applied scientists at work -- The women's laboratory -- Long distance learning -- MIT's first woman instructor -- Pioneer for public health -- Under water again -- Environmental activist -- Ever on the go -- Health food kitchens -- Healthier school lunches sharper minds -- Launching a new movement -- At work to the end
Summary
This biography highlights the achievements of America's first professional degreed female scientist, Ellen Swallow Richards (1842--1911). The book takes the reader from Richards's childhood on a Massachusetts farm where she was schooled at home, to her internationally renowned successes in multiple branches of science. Schools, colleges, and libraries are searching for more books about remarkable, successful women. Richards paved the way for women to enter numerous fields of science previously believed to be the domain of men. Currently there is much emphasis on nutrition; Ri
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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