Barbara McClintock was one of the first female geneticists and received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1983.
Margaret Mead
By: Alex from Virginia
Margaret Mead
was a renowned anthropologist who thought in terms of 'the interconnection of all aspects of human life.'
Therese Koutnik
By: Sarah from Brookfield, Wisconsin
Therese Koutnik
is an inspiration to her sister and a role model for girls who would like to become engineers.
Stories for Middle School Students
Albert Einstein
By: Carter Maciejewski
Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity.
Therese Koutnik
By: Sarah from Brookfield, Wisconsin
Therese Koutnik
is an inspiration to her sister and a role model for girls who would like to become engineers.
Sylvia Earle
By: Edward Ortiz
"The key is to see ourselves as a part of the natural systems that support us."
Sandra Begay-Campbell
By: Sue from California
Sandra Begay-Campbell
is a Native American engineer who brings solar-powered energy to the Navajo reservation.
Stories for High School Students
Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer
By: Sofia Garcia
Sylvia Earle is a noted marine biographer and explorer.
Katherine Johnson: Extraordinary Mathematician and Human Being
By: Ishita Vasishtha
A Vaccine of Heroism - Jonas Salk
By: Neil Sahai
Rokhaya Gueye
By: Seck from Dakar
Rokhaya Gueye
treats malaria and
raises awareness about women's health issues in Senegal.
Science Heroes
Credit: MY HERO
For additional stories about Science Heroes, go to the MY HERO Library of featured scientist stories. MY HERO is always looking for students to submit stories about scientists and welcomes new submissions by your students through our create program.
Organizer created on 7/29/2020 8:46:08 AM by Laura Nietzer
