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Lost Women of Science

Lost Women of Science
Women In Science
Ruby Payne-Scott
World War II
Annie Montague Alexander
Radio Astronomy
Interferometry
Lilian Bland
Eunice Foote
John Tyndall
Adolescence
Paleontology
Museum Of Vertebrate Zoology
Retrolental Fibroplasia
Design
Sara Little Turnbull
Flight
Greenhouse Gas Effect
Samoa
Margaret Mead
Louise Kellogg

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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This bonus episode is a co-production with Distillations, a podcast produced by the Science History Institute.

Agnes Pockels did pioneering work in surface science. Her invention, the Pockels Trough, became the basis for an instrument that helped Ka... more

How is a legacy preserved, and how is someone forgotten? Determined to make a final name for himself, Irving Langmuir ventures into science that even he might classify as pathological wishful thinking, while Katharine continues her work as the dilige... more

Katharine’s relatives lead the production team to a collection of papers and artifacts stored in a New England storage unit, revealing an inner struggle she kept carefully out of sight – even as she was making history in the laboratory.

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The 1930s prove to be an exceptional decade for research at The General Electric Company. Katharine Burr Blodgett works closely alongside her boss, Irving Langmuir who, in 1932, wins the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. In 1938, Katharine’s meticulous expe... more

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Recent Guests

Brigitte Van Tegelen
Director of International Affairs, Science History Institute
Science History Institute
Episode: BONUS: Agnes Pockels and the Kitchen Sink Myth
Don Opitz
Associate Professor, historian of science
DePaul University
Episode: BONUS: Agnes Pockels and the Kitchen Sink Myth
Petra Mieschnick
Retired professor from Technical University of Braunschweig
Technical University of Braunschweig
Episode: BONUS: Agnes Pockels and the Kitchen Sink Myth
Ginger Strand
Author who wrote about the cloud-seeding experiments
Author, science history writing
Episode: Layers of Brilliance: Vanishing Act -- Episode Six
Elizabeth Lundbeck
Professor of the History of Science and Residence at Harvard University; Chair of the Department of the History of Science
Harvard University
Episode: Layers of Brilliance: The Self You Have to Live With - Episode Five
Dr. Clare Heath
Librettist of Rosalind the Opera, retired GP, and granddaughter of Sir Lawrence Bragg
Episode: Lost Women of Science Conversations: Rosalind - The Opera
Peter Hugh White
Composer of Rosalind the Opera
Episode: Lost Women of Science Conversations: Rosalind - The Opera
Nigel Franklin
Rosalind Franklin's nephew
Episode: Lost Women of Science Conversations: Rosalind - The Opera
Barbara Valcaccia
Asistente de laboratorio que trabajó con Dora Richardson
Imperial Chemical Industries
Episode: Encontrando a Dora Richardson – Episodio 1

Host

Katie Hafner
Host of Lost Women of Science, multiple episodes with archival storytelling and focus on women in science

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 443 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year 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
    Canadaa year 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
  • I love this 😍

    It was awesome listening to this podcast. I listened to all 83 episodes and I loved all of them. Please come out with more.😍😍😍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr & Mac
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the intelligent, respectful, and in-depth storytelling and reporting.
Positive reviews highlight thoughtful narration and underrecognized women in science.
Many want more healthcare and broader science topics beyond core science history.

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

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#68
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Apple Podcasts
#212
Canada/Science
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#178
Germany/Science
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#64
Belgium/Science
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#75
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#182
Philippines/Science

Talking Points

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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.
Lost Women of Science Conversations: Rosalind - The Opera
Q: Why was she known as the Dark Lady?
That came from a letter that Maurice Wilkins wrote to Watson, describing her as our Dark Lady.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Women of Science

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

The series highlights women in science by closely examining individual lives, their discoveries, and the social contexts that shaped their work. Episodes blend archival materials, expert interviews, and narrative storytelling to illuminate overlooked contributions, often addressing gender dynamics and the persistence of bias in historical records. The approach is distinctive for its archival-driven reconstruction, emphasis on personal papers, and focus on how legacy endures beyond published results, making it compelling for listeners who enjoy deep history, science, and representation in STEM.

Noteworthy traits include a strong narrative arc, interdisciplinary perspectives from historians and scientists, and a commitment to surfacing under... more

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4. Ginger Strand
5. Elizabeth Lundbeck
6. Dr. Clare Heath
7. Peter Hugh White
8. Nigel Franklin

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