The incredible women making strides in science

Brilliant scientists at the top of their fields. [View in browser]( | [Your newsletter preferences]( 12.11.23 From entrepreneurs and activists to clinicians and researchers, WIRED aims to shine a light on the people who work tirelessly on the science that will benefit all of us. It’s important that all of these brilliant scientists are women: There are not only fewer women in science, but women in science are also consistently underpaid and under-recognized; if they’re women of color or immigrants, even more so. And it’s not just the scientific community that suffers when women are not included. The science suffers as well. Without diverse scientists, we cannot expect to have diverse data. Women are not a minority, but we live in a world designed and optimized for men. Our health and lives depend on being included in the studies and research that will change the world for the betterment of all humans. Today, we bring you the final installment of our [month-long series]( highlighting 10 incredible women at the top of their fields. —[Meg Marco]( | Executive News Editor   [A graphic illustration of Scientist Nergis Mavalvala]( [WOMEN IN SCIENCE | 4-MINUTE READ]( [Dr. Nergis Mavalvala Helped Detect the First Gravitational Wave. Her Work Doesn’t Stop There]( BY SWAPNA KRISHNA [The dean of MIT’s School of Science embraces skepticism and failure, and she wants the next generation of scientists to jump right in.](   [Illustration of Dr. Paula Johnson with heart and heart rate illustrations.]( [WOMEN IN SCIENCE | 5-MINUTE READ]( [Dr. Paula Johnson Is Breaking Down the Barriers to Better Health]( BY ERICA KASPER [An accomplished cardiologist and the first Black woman president of Wellesley College, Dr. Johnson's life's work is improving quality of care for women and women of color around the world.]( ADVERTISEMENT   [Dr. Dara Norman]( [WOMEN IN SCIENCE | 5-MINUTE READ]( [Dr. Dara Norman Wants to Bring More People Into Science]( BY SWAPNA KRISHNA [From data access to scientific merit, Dr. Norman is working to make astronomy—and all STEM fields—more inclusive.](   [An abstract portrait of scientist Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski]( [WOMEN IN SCIENCE | 3-MINUTE READ]( [Dr. Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski Will Change How You Think About Space]( BY SWAPNA KRISHNA [Pioneering a new field in cosmology, Dr. Pasterski explores diverse perspectives in physics and astronomy—and whether the universe might actually be a hologram.](   [Person wearing purple suit standing against orange background]( [WOMEN IN SCIENCE | 5-MINUTE READ]( [Dr. Ishwaria Subbiah Is Reimagining Cancer Care]( BY ERICA KASPER [All but raised in oncology wards, Dr. Subbiah is on a mission to make cancer care work for everyone, including those usually overlooked.](   [Clara Nellist, woman, scientist, geneva, tiktok, gamer]( [WOMEN IN SCIENCE | 5-MINUTE READ]( [How Dr. Clara Nellist Collides Art and Science]( BY SWAPNA KRISHNA [This particle physicist, science communicator, and member of the team who uncovered the Higgs Boson wants everyone to know that art and science aren’t mutually exclusive.]( SPONSORED CONTENT [GET WIRED]( [LIMITED TIME ONLY. Subscribe to WIRED for only $29.99 $5. That includes subscriber-only content like Steven Levy's Plaintext column, plus](FREE WIRED stickers as a special bonus! ADVERTISEMENT   [WIRED logo image]( Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? [Sign up here](. Plus, [browse more newsletters]( from WIRED. [(image) WIRED on Facebook]( [(image) WIRED on Twitter]( [(image) WIRED on Instagram]( [(image) WIRED on LinkedIn]( [(image) WIRED on YouTube]( [Podcasts]( [TikTok](   You’re receiving this email because you signed up for the Daily newsletter from WIRED. [Manage your preferences]( | [View our Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Have questions or comments? [Send us a message](mailto:hello@wired.com?subject=Daily newsletter feedback). Need help? [Contact us](. Copyright © Condé Nast 2023. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.