Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was one of the first scientists to depict the life cycles of insects and the plants on which they feed. "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium" is based on her studies and artworks made in Surinam ➡️ https://t.co/pS7Rt6btTe

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To celebrate we’re highlighting several pioneering women represented in our library and online exhibitions whose research centered around plants. Read on to learn more: https://t.co/rTIQZckSau.

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Nice avatar by for a scientist mom of four kids to celebrate the International Day of Women in Science

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For I'm throwing back to our year-old paper on agnostids...you decide whether or not they qualify as https://t.co/LVRp8xRISl
Illustration by , one of many colleagues deserving of celebration on

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Illustrations.. celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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Charts by Leoni Robertson
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Today it is and we celebrate the legend that is a pioneer in the realms of Palaeontology and an inspiration to us all!

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To celebrate here's two portraits I painted for my Women in STEM exhibition - Helen Sharman and Katherine Johnson. More here: https://t.co/Ja64tOUmhm 👩‍🚀🚀🌠

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Spanish Women in Science is an illustrated portrait project to raise awareness of these remarkable women. This gallery is my tribute to them and all those women and girls interested in science.

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When Stephen W. Williams needed illustrations for his manuscript, he asked his wife, Harriet Goodhue! Check it out here: https://t.co/yJ7tKcOvDS via .

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Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel to space in 1992.

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