TY  - GEN
AU  - Whitaker, Rachel J.
AU  - Barton, Hazel A.
TI  - Women in microbiology
SN  - 9781555819538
U1  - QW21 
PY  - 2018///
CY  - Washington, DC : 
PB  - ASM Press, 
KW  - Female
KW  - Humans
KW  - Microbiology - history
KW  - Women microbiologists - Biography
N1  - Contents:

1. Bonnie L. Bassler: The group accomplishes more than the individual
2. Antje Boetius: Exploring the living infinite
3. Sallie "Penny" Chisholm and oceans of Prochlorococcus
4. Margaret Dayhoff: Catalyst of a quiet revolution
5. Johanna Döbereiner: A pioneer among South American scientists
6. Diana Downs: A path of creativity, persistence, and rigorous testing
7. Nicole Dubilier: A force of nature
8. Katrina J. Edwards: A force in the world of environmental microbiology
9. Alice Catherine Evans: The shoulders upon which so many stand
10. Mary K. Firestone: Groundbreaking journey of a microbial matriarch
11. Lady Amalia Fleming: Turbulence and triumph
12. Katrina T. Forest: A renaissance woman in microbiology
13. Elodie Ghedin: Unlocking the genetic code of emerging outbreaks
14. Jane Gibson: A woman of grace and acerbic wit
15. Millicent C. Goldschmidt: Scarred pioneer and protector of the biosphere
16. Susan Gottesman: An exceptional scientist and mentor
17. Carlyn Halde: Free spirit
18. Jo Handelsman: Adviser, teacher, role model, friend
19. Caroline Harwood: With grace, enthusiasm, and true grit
20. Marian Johnson-Thompson: Lifelong mentor
21. Carol D. Litchfield: Salt of the earth
22. Ruth E. Moore: The first African-American to earn a Ph.D. in the natural sciences
23. Nancy A. Moran: The winding path of a brillant scientific life
24. Flora Patterson: Ensuring that no knowledge is ever lost
25. Felicitas Pfeifer: Creativity through freedom
26. Beatrix Potter: An early mycologist
27. Abigail Salyers: An almost unbeatable force
28. Christa Schleper: Enthusiasm and insight in the world of Archaea
29. Marjory Stephenson: An early voice for bacterial biochemical experimenters
30. Michele Swanson: A rewarding career and life in balance
31. The legacy of Patricia Ann Webb: Broken vials and urgency
32. Donna M. Wolk: It's never too late to bloom
33. Esther Miriam Zimmer Lederberg: Pioneer in microbial genetics
34. Women microbiologists at Rutgers in the early golden age of antibiotics
N2  - 

Summary:

Many girls want to become scientists when they grow up, just like many boys do. But for these girls, the struggle to do what they love and to be treated with respect has been much harder because of the discrimination and bias in our society. In Women in Microbiology, we meet women who, despite these obstacles and against tough odds, have become scientific leaders and revered mentors. The women profiled in this collection range from historic figures like Alice Catherine Evans and Ruth Ella Moore to modern heroes like Michele Swanson and Katrina Forest. What binds all of these remarkable women are a passion for their work, a zest for life, a warm devotion to mentoring others--especially younger women--and a sense of justice and fairness that they are willing to fight tirelessly to obtain. Each story is unique, but each woman featured in Women in Microbiology has done so much to expand our knowledge of the natural world while also making it easier for the next generation of scientists to work collaboratively and in an atmosphere where people are judged by their intellect, imagination, skill, and commitment to service regardless of gender or race. Women in Microbiology is a wonderful collection of stories that will inspire everyone, but especially young women and men who are wondering how to find their way in the working world. Some of the names are familiar and some are lesser known, but all of the stories arouse a sense of excitement, driven by tales of new, important scientific insights, stories of overcoming adversity and breaking boundaries, and the inclusion of personal tips and advice from successful careers. These stories are proof that a person can live a balanced and passionate life in science that is rich and rewarding.
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