BY 205W - Women of Science

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Women have been, and remain, underrepresented in STEM fields. This class will provide opportunities to examine some of the roadblocks for women in science but will also celebrate those that have found success despite these challenges. We will learn about women such as Rosalind Franklin, Rachel Carson, and Marie Curie through case studies. Overviews of their contributions to the different areas of STEM will be reviewed. Students will be required to write a paper and do an oral presentation as well as complete additional assignments and examinations. This course is designated as a “W” course. W courses emphasize the experience and expertise of women throughout course design and delivery. Students will identify and analyze the contributions and experiences of women. More than 50% of course activities, readings, and assessments emphasize and explore female experience, perspective, or expertise.