Scicast

Women in Science (SciCast #454) (2021x43)

Air date: Oct 15, 2021

When we talk about mathematical theorems, how many have women's names? How many do we remember? Why is it so often said that men have more aptitude for exact sciences than women? Is there a scientific explanation? For a long time it was believed that there was. In this episode we're going to talk about the real reasons why we've had fewer women recognized in the exact sciences, the notable women in this field of study and what we're still experiencing today.