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Anna Reser

Anna Reser is an American historian of science and technology. She holds a PhD in the history of science, technology and medicine from the University of Oklahoma. She is the co-founder and co-editor in chief of Lady Science magazine, and her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Real Life, StarTrek.com, Technology’s Stories and more.

L to R: Zelia Nutall, Mary Mahoney and Bertha Parker

Looking Beyond the Female Firsts of Science History

Two authors ask readers to change their understanding of what science is and who gets to participate