There were many women scientists in America before World War II, when we saw waves of women entering the scientific workforce. Their history remained largely hidden or unknown until the 1980s. There were far more women scientists in the United States than one would be led to believe. However, there still were not enough. Especially, in the STEM workforce. But by ‘hiding’ their history, the male scientific establishment can claim that women have ‘no interest’ or ‘aptitude’ for STEM. This is false. Women have been doing science for centuries. Read more on my #feministsciencesubstack feministscientist.substack.com/p/more-than-you-think-but-still-not #researchlife #womeninstem #womenengineers #womeninsteam #feministscience #academicwomen #feministsciencestudies