ASK US ABOUT: Recognizing Women in History writing her STORY 2021.
By: Ruth E Nemire, PharmD, EdD, FCCP, FNAP, CRQM
CEO Acquire Skills and Knowledge Education, Inc.
I want to begin by acknowledging and celebrating all the women around the world who have done, and every day do amazing things that are not recognized. Thank you for your passions, innovations, leadership, and compassion for making the world a better place.
The leadership and developers at Acquire Skills and Knowledge celebrate the diversity of the women who have paved the way for me and others to create businesses and lead innovation in science and all fields of discovery.
There are two women who I have admired for much of my life, and one might be very familiar to you, the other may only be recognized by the scientists among you, or the students who are at the University that holds her name up for recognition and celebration.
Rosa Parks, was a civil rights activist and woman I admire for sitting down for what she believed in. She sat down “because she was tired of giving in.” During my formative years as I was introduced to the men and women of history, Rosa Parks stood out to me as someone to emulate because even though she was one person what she did led to a serious of events that changed laws and perspectives, although there is a long way to go. She was brave in the face of consequences she was sure would be unpleasant, but she knew the right path forward and she did not give in or give up. Thank you, Rosa.
Rosalind Franklin was a chemist who provided the basis for understanding the structure of DNA. She discovered and described the context for our knowledge of the double helix of the DNA structure. DNA is what makes us who we are. Our DNA determines the color of our hair, whether we can taste sweet or sour, whether we can roll our tongues and in short everything about our physical being. Our environment, and our activities including physical and mental exercise can build on that DNA outcome, but it is our framework and makes us who we are. Rosalind Franklin died before she could be recognized for that work, but her colleagues received the Nobel Prize and attributed their successes to her. Thank you, Rosalind.
Our goal at ASK is to promote science and innovation for everyone, girls and boys. We need more scientists in the world, we need more innovators, and our educational tools will help your students get there.
Here are some links celebrating many women throughout history who have done the right thing and paved the way for all generations of women and men in science (including all areas of health) innovation and other areas of technology, engineering, and math.
Women Scientists
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/women-in-stem
10 Amazing Women in Science History
Women Leaders
Wings World Quest recognizes Women as a Fellow of their organization and celebrates their unique contribution to the world.
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