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Lost Women of Science

Lost Women of Science
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Women In Science
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Breast Cancer
Dora Richardson
Katharine Burr Blodgett
Dominican Republic
Thalidomide
Annie Maunder
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World War II
Rafael Trujillo
General Electric
Republica Dominicana
Family Planning
Women's Health

For every Marie Curie or Rosalind Franklin whose story has been told, hundreds of female scientists remain unknown to the public at large. In this series, we illuminate the lives and work of a diverse array of groundbreaking scientists who, because of time, place and gender, have gone largely unrecognized. Each season we focus on a different scientist, putting her narrative into context, explainin... more

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How much can you understand about a brain when that brain is long gone? Tilly Edinger, a Jewish paleontologist, used fossilized skulls to study the evolution of brains. That research allowed her to escape Nazi Germany in 1939, and create a new subdiv... more

In 1930s India, Kamala Baghvat dreamed of working alongside the world's greatest scientific minds. But she was repeatedly told “no” when she tried to work in the then male dominated field. Inspired by Gandhi, she used nonviolent protest to pry her wa... more

Sharla Boehm earned a teaching degree from UCLA before channeling her talent for math into computer programming. While working at the Rand Corporation, she built a ground-breaking simulation, originally conceived to strengthen military communications... more

“The only time I ever saw something that I thought was abnormal
there was a human arm in the refrigerator,” said J. Peter Willard about his aunt, Mary Louisa Willard. Otherwise, he insisted, she was “very normal.” But Mary Louisa Willard, a chemistry... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Bucholtz
Vertebrate paleontologist and professor emerita at Wellesley College
Wellesley College
Episode: Tilly Edinger: The Paleoneurologist Saved By Her Science
Ashley Moorhart
Associate professor of anatomy and neuroscience
Washington University
Episode: Tilly Edinger: The Paleoneurologist Saved By Her Science
Sameer Sastrabuddhe
Documentary filmmaker and media professor who made a short film about Kamala
Self/Producer
Episode: Kamala Sohonie: The Chemist who Wanted to Feed a Nation
Aarti Asundi
Science communicator and host of the science biography podcast Smart Tea
Smart Tea
Episode: Kamala Sohonie: The Chemist who Wanted to Feed a Nation
Angeline Jaikumar
Nutritionist who analyzed biochemical composition of Indian food staples
Unknown (historical figure)
Episode: Kamala Sohonie: The Chemist who Wanted to Feed a Nation
Anil Sohnie
Kamala Sohonie's son
Family
Episode: Kamala Sohonie: The Chemist who Wanted to Feed a Nation
Dharini Alagiriswami
Historian, deputy head of the South Asian Studies Program
National University of Singapore
Episode: Kamala Sohonie: The Chemist who Wanted to Feed a Nation
Tony Rutkowski
Engineer and historian who discusses Sharla's work and its impact
Information Communications, FCC (historical context)
Episode: Sharla Boehm: The Programmer Whose Code Underpins the Internet
James Peter Willard
Mary Willard's nephew, provided context and anecdotes about her life
Willard family
Episode: Best Of: Chemistry Professor and Crime Buster: The Remarkable Life of Mary Louisa Willard

Hosts

Katie Hafner
Co-executive producer and host, frequently guiding narrative and interviews.
Carol Sutton Lewis
Host of Lost Women of Science Conversations / Lost Women of Science

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 460 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    I love this podcast! It is so to learn about some of the lesser known woman who contributed to stem and history. My only suggestion is to include some trans women(their woman too) and queer women also, because they have also contributed so much and deserve to be represented (I’m a lesbian btw).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Statesa month ago
  • I absolutely love this podcast.

    This is an incredibly intelligent, insightful, respectful, in-depth look at individuals who did not receive their proper due in the pages of history because they were female. Excellent reporting, excellent editing, excellent everything. They could teach podcasts how to be good podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melidawna
    United States2 years ago
  • More interesting topics!

    I really like some episodes but would love more interesting topics for people who aren’t strictly into really sciencey stuff!More healthcare related science and more ranging topics please! <3

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kaitlyn_2010
    Canada2 years ago
  • The best

    I absolutely love this podcast! The stories are so well put together, so interesting, and told with vigor and care. Cant get enough!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GINNA993
    United States2 years ago
  • Welcome the stranger

    What I love about “Lost Women of Science” is that it describes how women discovered new scientific ideas because women are ‘wired’ differently. Unfortunately, many men are so busy protecting their own control over everyone else that we have missed opportunities to advance our scientific knowledge. Our species would be better off if everyone was welcomed to the table.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raging Southpaw
    United States2 years ago

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Fans want broader topic variety but consistently commend the host and guests.
Listeners praise the deep dives into overlooked women in science and the quality of interviews.
The storytelling is rigorous and respectful, with excellent research and editing.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#167
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Apple Podcasts
#244
Canada/Science
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#50
Finland/Science
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#57
South Africa/Science
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#58
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#138
Belgium/Science

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Best Of: Chemistry Professor and Crime Buster: The Remarkable Life of Mary Louisa Willard
Q: So at this point, was Mary investigating crimes full-time, or was she still teaching at Penn State?
She was both; she continued teaching at Penn State while taking on many cases as a forensic consultant, often pro bono, and expanding her reach across Pennsylvania and beyond.
BONUS: Agnes Pockels and the Kitchen Sink Myth
Q: What does her story suggest about redefining what counts as a scientist?
It suggests that scientific contribution can come from non-traditional spaces and that recognition should consider the quality and impact of the work, not just institutional affiliation or formal job titles.
BONUS: Agnes Pockels and the Kitchen Sink Myth
Q: How did Agnes Pockels's environment influence her scientific work?
Her home and family context provided the freedom to pursue careful, methodical experiments with readily available materials, while societal expectations required her to balance duties; this combination created a unique pathway where domestic space could function as an effective laboratory.
Layers of Brilliance: The Self You Have to Live With - Episode Five
Q: How does Katharine Blodgett's inner life intersect with her scientific work?
Her inner life, including voices and self-reflection, appears to have influenced how she approached problems and documented her thinking, showing a scientist who sought to fixture internal experiences into a methodical, trackable form.
Lost Women of Science Conversations: Rosalind - The Opera
Q: Do either of you feel a kind of ethical obligation to re-present Rosalind in a different way?
I did show the original libretto to her sister, Jennifer Glynn, because I was very worried. I didn't want to add to the pile of insults to this already overmaligned woman scientist.

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What is Lost Women of Science about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series highlights the overlooked contributions of women in science, weaving biographical narratives with archival material and expert context. Episodes profile diverse figures across chemistry, physics, neuroscience, and engineering, situating their work within social and historical constraints while tracing how their ideas endure today. Listeners can expect rigorous research, rich storytelling, and conversations with historians, scientists, and biographers that challenge traditional histories and celebrate enduring scientific legacies. A standout pattern is the sustained focus on women whose work shaped modern science but lacked prominent recognition at the time, making the show a valuable resource for STEM educators, researchers, and... more

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2. Ashley Moorhart
3. Sameer Sastrabuddhe
4. Aarti Asundi
5. Angeline Jaikumar
6. Anil Sohnie
7. Dharini Alagiriswami
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