INTRODUCING THE REMARKABLE WOMEN OF STEM
Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future
Kizzmekia Corbett
played a key role in developing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Corbett played a significant role in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) team that collaborated with Moderna to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine, known as the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or mRNA-1273, was one of the first vaccines authorized for emergency use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Corbett has been actively involved in science advocacy and public engagement. She has worked to promote trust in COVID-19 vaccines, especially within communities that may have concerns about vaccination.
Sangeeta Bhatia
Biomedical engineer known for her work in tissue engineering and cancer detection
Dr. Sangeeta Bhatia is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the departments of Health Sciences and Technology and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Dr. Bhatia has developed innovative technologies for the early detection of cancer. Her work includes the development of nanoparticle-based sensors and microfabricated liver tissues for drug testing.
She has received numerous awards for her contributions to biomedical engineering, including the Lemelson-MIT Prize for Global Innovation.
Fei - Fei Li
prominent computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence
Dr. Fei-Fei Li is the Sequoia Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University.
She is the Co-Director of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI).
Dr. Li has made significant contributions to computer vision, machine learning, and AI.
She is known for her work on ImageNet, a large-scale visual database designed for use in visual object recognition software. Dr. Li is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in AI. She has spoken about the importance of addressing biases in AI algorithms and promoting ethical AI practices.
Elonka Dunin
known for her expertise in cryptography
She has worked on game development and is known for her involvement in creating and hosting puzzle events, particularly at the DEFCON hacker conference.Elonka Dunin has written about cryptography, puzzles, and related topics. Her book "The Mammoth Book of Secret Codes and Cryptograms" is one of her notable works.
Elonka has been actively involved in the online and offline puzzle and cryptography communities, fostering engagement and collaboration among enthusiasts.
Reshma Saujani
founder and CEO of Girls Who Code
Reshma Saujani founded Girls Who Code in 2012 with the mission of empowering and encouraging young girls to pursue careers in technology.
She is also an author and has written books such as "Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World" and "Brave, Not Perfect."
Prior to her work with Girls Who Code, Reshma Saujani had a background in politics and ran for political office, including a run for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Laurie Santos
Professor of psychology at Yale University
Dr. Santos gained widespread attention for creating and teaching the course "Psychology and the Good Life" at Yale University. The course explores the science of happiness and provides insights on how individuals can lead more fulfilling lives.Laurie Santos is the host of "The Happiness Lab" podcast, where she delves into the science of well-being and shares practical tips for leading a happier life.Dr. Santos has also conducted research on topics such as the cognitive mechanisms underlying decision-making in monkeys and the social behavior of primates.
Sylvia Earle
Oceanographer and marine biologist
Dr. Earle has a deep background in oceanography and marine biology, with a particular focus on exploration and research of the world's oceans.She is one of the first female aquanauts and has logged over 7,000 hours underwater using various submersibles and diving technologies.Sylvia Earle founded the Mission Blue Foundation, an organization dedicated to exploring and protecting the ocean. The foundation works to establish "Hope Spots" around the globe, areas critical to the health of the ocean.She played a pivotal role in deep-sea exploration, including being part of the team that explored the deep-sea trench known as the Puerto Rico Trench.
Danielle Feinberg
notable figure in the field of computer graphics and animation
Danielle Feinberg is the Director of Photography for Lighting at Pixar Animation Studios, where she has worked on numerous animated films.She has contributed to the lighting design of several Pixar films, including "A Bug's Life," "Finding Nemo," "Ratatouille," "WALL-E," "Brave," "Coco," and others.Danielle Feinberg is an advocate for promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, particularly encouraging women to pursue careers in technology and animation