This month, we reflect on all of the amazing women who have left
their mark throughout history. Celebrating women on a national
level began in 1981 as a week-long event, and eventually
expanded to the whole month after Congress was petitioned by the
Women’s History Project. During his tenure, President Obama has
made a proclamation each year that calls attention to the
“legacy of change and equal opportunity,” inspired by women. You
can read the President’s full statement here. The National
Women’s History project has named this year’s theme Women
Inspiring Innovation through Imagination. The theme pays tribute
to females who have made contributions to the the STEM (science,
technology, engineering, mathematics) fields. The organization’s
website lists a slew of brilliant women whose innovation and
smarts led to breakthroughs in this space. From pediatricians
and microbiologists to naturalists and roboticists, the line-up
of ladies is truly inspirational. Check out this year’s
honorees. It’s fitting that this