Can you imagine what would have happened if Einstein had been born a woman? Probably his discoveries would not have been made known… This phenomenon is known as the: Matilda Effect after Matilda Joslyn Gage, the first activist to denounce the omission of the discoveries of women scientists throughout history.
#NoMoreMatildas is a campaign of the Association of Women Researchers and Technologists, created with the aim of bringing to light all these female scientists, capturing in textbooks their great discoveries and this awaken in girls the scientific vocation, and claim that science is not just a male thing.
In this campaign you will discover all those ignored “Matildas”, full of talent that will break down your stereotypes about women scientists.
