Science: Chemistry

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The Science History Institute collects and shares the stories of the innovators and scientific discoveries that shape our lives. We preserve and interpret the history of chemistry, engineering, and the life sciences.

In the 19th and much of the 20th century, women who pursued careers in chemistry often faced intense discrimination and were allowed only ancillary roles in the laboratory. Even today, as women gain prominence in chemical fields, the legacy of the past persists.