Women, along with Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Alaska Native peoples, continue to be underrepresented in the US Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce (see The State of U.S. Science and Engineering 2020 Report for more information.) As such, it's incredibly important to learn about the great scientific achievements of women, particularly women of color, and celebrate their work. I hope you will explore this guide and be inspired by the many achievements of women scientists across history.

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