Nerdy Science Blog

Jen Palmares Meadows listed top women scientists in the history.

1. Hypatia of Alexandria (AD 350 and 370-415) - mathematics
2. Emilie Du Chatelet (1706-1749) - physics and mathematics
3. Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) - astronomy
4. Marie-Anne Pierrette Paulze aka Madame Lavoisier (1758-1836) - chemistry
5. Mary Somerville (1780-1872) - mathematics and astronomy
6. Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace (1815-1852) - programmer
7. Maria Mitchell (1818-1889) - astronomy
8. Marie Curie (1867-1934) - chemistry and physics
9. Karen Horney (1885-1952) - psychology
10. Grace Murray Hopper (1906-1992) - mathematics and computer science
11. Rita Levi-Montalcini (1909- ) - biology
12. Chien Shiung-Wu (1912-1997) - physics
13. Rosalind Franklin: (1920-1958) - biology
14. Jane Goodall (1934- ) - anthropology
15. Shirley Ann Jackson (1946-) - physics
16. Mae Carol Jemison (1956- ) - physics

I’ve been thinking of working in Australia in the future.

Australian Visa Bureau:

Qualified science workers are finding many job opportunities in Australia at the moment, according to research by employment consultant Kelly Services. Scientists considering Australian immigration may find their specialist skills in high demand.

People with chemistry degrees are in high demand due to the mining boom and the expanding pharmaceuticals industry, Online Recruitment reports. Environmental scientists are also finding many job opportunities as ,climate and water issues become a priority. Geologists and mining industry professionals are also needed.

The highest salaries are being paid in Perth, where there is a shortage of experienced laboratory technicians and chemists, especially people with laboratory skills such as wet chemistry skills, instrumental analysis and quality systems. Older workers are finding themselves more popular than ever before as a source of skills and experience.

Hmm…. Damn! I’m majoring in biotechnology and immunology. Am I marketable in Australia?