# womenshistorymonth

Maryam Mirzakhani was a mathematician who was the first woman ever to win the Fields Medal, the world’s highest award for achievement in mathematics. // Learn more: https://t.co/j9mlKzckIB

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2020-03-21

Patricia Era Bath was a physician who invented a device that uses lasers to remove cataracts from the eyes! // Learn more: https://t.co/CpI64CLhuG

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2020-03-14

Sylvia Earle was an oceanographer who discovered new species, made record-setting dives, designed undersea exploration technologies, and founded Mission Blue to champion creation of marine sanctuaries! 🌊 // Learn more: https://t.co/bC456cPa12

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2020-03-11

Today we are celebrating Marie Tharp, who made the first comprehensive map of the ocean floor. 🌊🌎🗺
// Learn more: https://t.co/3BH7xL12TP

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2020-03-05

Tu Youyou is a pharmacologist who combined scientific testing methods with knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine to develop a lifesaving treatment for malaria! 🔭 // Learn more: https://t.co/qAS39lA2Pb

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2020-03-02