By Sharrmila Palanyandy
The field of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is often male-dominated and studies show that women remain underrepresented in this field.
But despite the lack of recognition in the scientific community and challenges faced due to the gender gap, there are countless inspiring women in these fields who have made historic contributions to science. Many were not recognized in their lifetimes but their accomplishments have been an encouragement for future female scientists.