Women Technology

It Began with a Dream is the story of Dr. Gladys B. West, who played an integral role in the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS) as a mathematician with navy. Born in 1930, in the poor farming community of Sutherland, Virginia, she rose from poverty despite segregation, The Great Depression, and Jim Crow laws to become one of the first professional black women hired at the Dahlgren Naval Proving Grounds in Virginia (now Dahlgren Surface Naval Warfare Center). Dr. West takes us on her incredible life journey in this heartwarming and unforgettable memoir.

Tragedy leads to triumph, as Katherine is suddenly hurled into a decades-long struggle for survival... and vengeance! Born into a family of War Masters, she is genetically destined to become a War Master. But she must first earn the title. Decades into her century-long training, Katherine's training facility is attacked by clandestine forces, and she is hurled into the blackness of space to fend for herself. Her destiny becomes entwined with that of the galaxy, as she must find a way to assume her destiny, and help save trillions of innocent people in the process!

In the Shadow of Fame, by the daughter of world-renowned psychoanalyst and theorist Erik Erikson, is the intimate story of her struggle to come to terms with her father's fame and to develop a sense of self in a family, and world, in which being famous is the very definition of being a worthwhile human being. And, while her story is unique in its personal details, it is also a description of the struggle faced by all of us in a modern world.

From childhood, Sally Ride was a daring adventurer, and her parents encouraged her to pursue the things she loved. Those things included science and math, fast rides, and the stars in the sky. Eventually her passions and her hard work led her to NASA, where she became the country's first female astronaut, inspiring generations of young people to follow their own dreams of space exploration.

Throughout history, black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to black history books for kids, celebrating incredible black women in STEM who have used their brains, bravery, and ambition to beat the odds. Black Women in Science stands out amongst other black history books for kids - featuring 15 powerful stories of fearless female scientists that advanced their STEM fields and fought to build a legacy.

Before the tech titans, before Silicon Valley’s rise, there were women quietly shaping the digital world we know today. They weren’t household names, their contributions often overlooked in the annals of internet history. Until now. The Forgotten Women Who Built the Internet unearths the remarkable stories of the pioneering programmers, engineers, and visionaries who laid the foundation for the online revolution. Discover the crucial roles women played in developing ARPANET, designing early programming languages, and fostering the collaborative spirit that defined the internet’s early...

With the growth of civilization came more scientific methods, generally discovered by significant individuals. This informative and entertaining audiobook presents the major figures in the history of medicine, from Hippocrates in Ancient Greece to the Roman doctor Galen and the medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen. It also explores the Arabs Ibn Sina and Al-Razi and the start of major anatomical investigations during the Renaissance by Andreas Vesalius.

Rosalind Franklin loved science, but when she was young, there weren’t many woman scientists. Still, she persisted in pursuing her dreams, becoming a scientist and playing a key role in the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA (what we’re all made up of). Though her male colleagues took credit for her work at the time, we now know just how important her discoveries were to figuring out what our DNA looks like and how it works!

Fresh from her triumph at Lucent, Carly Fiorina took command of Hewlett-Packard in July 1999. Suddenly a woman was running one of the largest technology companies on earth, venturing farther than anyone else dared into traditional men's territory. Perfect Enough is the definitive account of her daredevil bid to remake HP with a record-shattering $20 billion acquisition of archrival Compaq Computer.

In the early 1960s, Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration became one of the most celebrated women in America when she prevented a deadly sedative from entering the U.S. market. A Canadian-born pharmacologist and physician, Kelsey saved countless Americans from the devastating side effects of thalidomide, routinely given to pregnant women to prevent morning sickness. As the FDA medical officer charged with reviewing Merrell Pharmaceutical’s application for approval, Kelsey was unconvinced that there was sufficient evidence of the drug’s efficacy and safety.

Mary Somerville née Fairfax (1780-1872), was a self-taught mathematician and polymath from Jedburgh in Scotland. She is the person for whom the word scientist was invented. She studied mathematics and astronomy and was admitted as one of the first female members of the Royal Astronomical Society, together with Caroline Herschel. She was also a tutor and friend to Ada Lovelace.

Part memoir, part searing revelation, Seen Yet Unseen takes listeners behind the scenes of some of the world’s biggest tech companies and exposes the way their exclusion of and, at times, hostility toward Black women have lasting impacts on the technology we use every day.

Explore the life and achievements of Elizabeth Blackwell, America's first woman doctor.

Celebrating the power of curiosity and the rewards of tenacity, this engaging biography introduces young readers to the field of genetics. As a rare female botanist in early twentieth-century America, Barbara McClintock never let other people’s notions of what was proper slow her down. When she faced doubting colleagues and unsupportive institutions, she drove across the United States, climbed through windows, and even slept in her laboratory to conduct her research. In so doing, she helped pave the way for future scientific discoveries that can cure diseases and save lives.

Dive into the riveting journey into the heart of the cyber realm with "Cipher's Awakening," the pulse-pounding first installment of "The Digital Sentinel Chronicles." Meet Beatrice Bland, a brilliant but underestimated hacker, as she unveils a hidden network of cyber threats poised to unravel society's fabric. Shamed and driven by vengeance, Beatrice, now known as Cipher, races against time in the shadows of the dark world of cyber security. As alliances form, cryptic codes are deciphered, and hidden agendas exposed, "Cipher's Awakening" challenges the very foundations of cybersecurity. ...

Women in technology are on the rise in both power and numbers, and now it's more important than ever not to lose that momentum, to "lean in" and close the gender gap. Although they make up half of the population, only 14 percent of engineers in the United States are women. They take the seeds of technological advancement and build something life changing, potentially life saving.

Are you experiencing difficulties in the male-dominated workplace? Are you barely surviving in this environment? You feel like you don’t belong in that place, or that you need to be rescued. Guess what? You are not alone. Ivannia Martínez brings you a different book. Her stories of how she navigated her career in a world that often ignores women and doesn’t like when they are assertive will help you learn practical tools to thrive in your career and achieve more confidence and greatness. Some of the main topics we will explore and learn about are: Methods to explain who you are, what ...

Bestselling author Jason Hutchinson teams up with Cassie Swain in this all-new Sci-Fi Adventure! Camilla Cheyne is a kick-*ss Tri-Forces Specialist... ...whose world is getting a bit more complicated. Cheyne's life used to be pretty simple. Get up in the morning, check on her two Cadets Carmen and Mazine, land on some unknown planet and dodge violent alien races while cataloging it for future colonies. Unfortunately, Vorpal is a different sort of place. The disappearance of one of her Cadets forces Cheyne to go rogue to find her and what she finds is a secret that the Tri-Forces doesn't ...

Far Side of the Moon is the untold, fully authorized story of the lives of Frank and Susan Borman. One was a famous astronaut - an instrumental part of the Apollo space program - but the other was just as much a warrior. This real-life love story is far from a fairy tale. Life as a military wife was beyond demanding, but Susan always rose to the occasion. When Frank joined NASA and was selected to command the first mission to orbit the moon, Susan’s well-hidden depression and alcoholism finally came to light.

In Sustainable Hearts, tech CEO Ava Morgan is focused on transforming the world—until environmentalist Caleb Ford challenges everything she thought she knew about success, purpose, and love. As ambition collides with advocacy, their growing bond is tested by secrets, corporate pressure, and conflicting ideals. Set in San Francisco’s fast-paced tech world, this clean contemporary romance explores whether love can thrive in a world where ambition runs high—and the heart must take the ultimate leap.