If the list of female scientists you can think of starts and ends with Marie Curie, it’s not just you. It’s more likely “The Matilda Effect.”

Like a self-fulfilling prophecy, Matilda recognizes that, on a personal level, undermining a person’s achievements affects their future performance. But on a societal level, discounting and underestimating the contributions of women prevents them from succeeding.

And what about all those lost stories of women? We’ll be sharing a few that deserve a chance to grab their glory with you today.

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