The second scientist —The female underdogs

Summary Meritocracy, while appealing, often benefits those with privilege, masking deep inequities in academia.  The underdog term refers to individuals facing systemic challenges, yet still fighting for recognition and success. The contributions to science of Rosalin Franklin, Chien-Shiung Wu and Katherine Johnson were largely overlooked and only acknowledged years later.  Efforts for diversity and inclusion in academia are growing, signaling […]