JoinScience Sampler: Weaving women into the science curriculum
Learning about great women in the sciences has the potential to impact mid-level students in a number of ways. These women and their work may serve as important role models, providing encouragement to younger female students. In addition, the stories of these scientists and their work enrich the overall curriculum, conveying an in-depth and connected view of science (NRC 1996). This article outlines several strategies that effectively weave women into the science curriculum.