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Hilda Hudson mathematician graduated @Newnham_College 1903 ad eundem degrees @tcddublin 1906 & 13. 1917 joined Air Ministry for aeronautical engineering research, applying mathematical modelling to aircraft design Cremona transformation d. #OTD 26 Nov 1965 bit.ly/2TuHoxF

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Hilda Hudson mathematician graduated @Newnham_College 1903 ad eundem degrees @tcddublin 1906 & 13. 1917 joined Air Ministry for aeronautical engineering research, applying mathematical modelling to aircraft design Cremona transformation d. #OTD 26 Nov 1965 bit.ly/2TuHoxF

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Hilda Hudson looking directly at camera, hair drawn back in bun wearing high collared early Edwardian dress. Head shot Black and white

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Elizabeth Laverick OBE #engineer Technical Director of Elliott Automation #Radar Systems. 1st female deputy secretary of what is now @TheIET. 1st woman to earn PhD in a scientific curriculum @durham_uni. President of @womensengsoc 1967-9. Born #OTD 25 Nov 1925 bit.ly/2u2duRw #WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Elizabeth Laverick OBE #engineer Technical Director of Elliott Automation #Radar Systems. 1st female deputy secretary of what is now @TheIET. 1st woman to earn PhD in a scientific curriculum @durham_uni. President of @womensengsoc 1967-9. Born #OTD 25 Nov 1925 bit.ly/2u2duRw #WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Elizabeth Laverick wearing a white jacket and short string of pearls smiling in front of a Cambridge college.

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Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu #Romanian engineer 1 of 1st women to obtain a degree in #engineering, in #Berlin in 1912. She led #geology labs & studied Romanian mineral resources. During #WWI she joined #RedCross & managed a hospital in #Romania. d. 25 Nov 1973 bit.ly/3EYA2Vx
#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu #Romanian engineer 1 of 1st women to obtain a degree in #engineering, in #Berlin in 1912. She led #geology labs & studied Romanian mineral resources. During #WWI she joined #RedCross & managed a hospital in #Romania. d. 25 Nov 1973 bit.ly/3EYA2Vx
#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Elisa Leonida Zamfirescu. Black and white headshot. Hair drawn back in bun, dark high collared top with a double string of pearls and oblong brooch on her left clavicle. Slight smile to camera

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With thanks to @CarveHerName who reminded us of the lovely #FollowFriday tradition! 💐
May we recommend @ninabake2 as a great and generous source of #history of #WomenInEngineering and @DreadShips for the funniest takes on naval snafus and being a great supporter of the women who chucked bricks at glass ceilings

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With thanks to @CarveHerName who reminded us of the lovely #FollowFriday tradition! 💐
May we recommend @ninabake2 as a great and generous source of #history of #WomenInEngineering and @DreadShips for the funniest takes on naval snafus and being a great supporter of the women who chucked bricks at glass ceilings

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@CarveHerName That is so kind of you! Had forgotten about the joys of #FollowFriday over “there” 💐

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@CarveHerName That is so kind of you! Had forgotten about the joys of #FollowFriday over “there” 💐

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Kate Gleason engineer & businesswoman "a kind of Madame Curie of machine tools". 1893 she toured Europe to expand company, 1 of 1st times US manufacturer tried to globalize their business. 1st woman elected to full membership @ASMEdotorg b #OTD 25 Nov 1865 bit.ly/2LPNwth

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Kate Gleason engineer & businesswoman "a kind of Madame Curie of machine tools". 1893 she toured Europe to expand company, 1 of 1st times US manufacturer tried to globalize their business. 1st woman elected to full membership @ASMEdotorg b #OTD 25 Nov 1865 bit.ly/2LPNwth

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Kate Gleason wearing Edwardian era white brimmed hat, lace collar on darker dress and white rimmed glasses looking direct at camera. Black and white photo, studio backdrop 

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Janet Bonnema US civil engineer 1970 hired as engineering technician for #EisenhowerTunnel construction but barred from working in tunnel due to superstition that women brought bad luck. 1972 filed $100k lawsuit for sex discrimination b. #OTD 24 Nov 1938 bit.ly/3ngRfAt

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Janet Bonnema US civil engineer 1970 hired as engineering technician for #EisenhowerTunnel construction but barred from working in tunnel due to superstition that women brought bad luck. 1972 filed $100k lawsuit for sex discrimination b. #OTD 24 Nov 1938 bit.ly/3ngRfAt

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Janet Bonemma wearing black framed glasses and a safety hat strapped under her chin. Black and white photo 

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Marjorie Spiller actress who gave up the stage in 1935 to learn to fly. Flew aircraft to Spain for £150 a trip to help rebels in Spanish Civil War in fight against General Franco. In #WWII joined Air Transport Auxiliary #ATA as a pilot b #OTD 23 Nov 1897 bit.ly/3CBGBvu

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Marjorie Spiller actress who gave up the stage in 1935 to learn to fly. Flew aircraft to Spain for £150 a trip to help rebels in Spanish Civil War in fight against General Franco. In #WWII joined Air Transport Auxiliary #ATA as a pilot b #OTD 23 Nov 1897 bit.ly/3CBGBvu

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Marjorie Spiller looking straight at camera wearing ATA uniform

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In 1914 Beatrice Blore Browne became 1st woman to drive a car (a 10 horse power Singer Ten) up #GreatOrme #Llandudno #NorthWales (w' gradient of 1 in 3) She was 6 months pregnant at the time. Her gravestone commemorates the feat d #OTD 23 Nov 1921.

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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In 1914 Beatrice Blore Browne became 1st woman to drive a car (a 10 horse power Singer Ten) up #GreatOrme #Llandudno #NorthWales (w' gradient of 1 in 3) She was 6 months pregnant at the time. Her gravestone commemorates the feat d #OTD 23 Nov 1921.

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Gravestone in shape of a car wheel with a pair of wings, made of white marble. Backdrop of cemetery on Great Orme 

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Concepción Mendizábal Mendoza. 1st woman in #Mexico to earn #CivilEngineering degree. Studied @ Palacio de Minería engineering school graduated 1927 passed professional engineers exam 1930. Thesis was unusual as illustrated with photos d #OTD 23 Nov 1985 bit.ly/2CWw6d6

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Concepción Mendizábal Mendoza. 1st woman in #Mexico to earn #CivilEngineering degree. Studied @ Palacio de Minería engineering school graduated 1927 passed professional engineers exam 1930. Thesis was unusual as illustrated with photos d #OTD 23 Nov 1985 bit.ly/2CWw6d6

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Black and white head and shoulders photo of Concepción Mendizábal Mendoza, 1920 hair in marcelled waved bob, dark colour blouse collar under tweed jacket with necklace 

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Marcelle Lafont, French chemical engineer. Graduated @cpe.lyon 1930. Got HGV licence & learned to fly, 1935 stood for election before women had vote in France. Awarded medal for work in #WWII French Resistance. 1960s Mayor of Songieu. b #OTD 23 Nov 1905 bit.ly/3S0fylf

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Marcelle Lafont, French chemical engineer. Graduated @cpe.lyon 1930. Got HGV licence & learned to fly, 1935 stood for election before women had vote in France. Awarded medal for work in #WWII French Resistance. 1960s Mayor of Songieu. b #OTD 23 Nov 1905 bit.ly/3S0fylf

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Marcelle Lafont wearing a 1940s military uniform and beret, white shirt and tie under jacket. Looking straight at camera black and white image 

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Jean Batten New Zealand #pilot. Made record-breaking solo flights across 🌍 incl 1st-ever solo flight #England to #NewZealand in 1936. Took white silk dress on record-breaking flights, repairing 💄 before exiting 🛩 "Garbo of the skies” d. #OTD 22 Nov 1982 bit.ly/3Dw26Q7

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Jean Batten New Zealand #pilot. Made record-breaking solo flights across 🌍 incl 1st-ever solo flight #England to #NewZealand in 1936. Took white silk dress on record-breaking flights, repairing 💄 before exiting 🛩 "Garbo of the skies” d. #OTD 22 Nov 1982 bit.ly/3Dw26Q7

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Jean Batten looking out from the left window of a plane cockpit, smiling

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Peggy Lilian Hodges guided missile technology #engineer @ GEC Marconi. Read Natural Sciences @GirtonCollege She was consulted by other laboratories, government departments & sent on government missions to USA @womensengsoc President 1971-3 b. #OTD 21 Nov 2008 bit.ly/3wMQ6FB

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #wikipedia

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Peggy Lilian Hodges guided missile technology #engineer @ GEC Marconi. Read Natural Sciences @GirtonCollege She was consulted by other laboratories, government departments & sent on government missions to USA @womensengsoc President 1971-3 b. #OTD 21 Nov 2008 bit.ly/3wMQ6FB

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #wikipedia

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Peggy Hodges seated surrounded by mid 20th century electronic equipment and wiring. Wears white blouse and dark tank top 

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Phoebe Omlie US aviator. 1st woman to: earn air mechanic's license, be licensed transport pilot , be appointed to federal aviation position, cross Rockies in light ✈️. 1920/30s set 🌎 records inc highest altitude parachute jump by woman b. #OTD Nov 21 1902 bit.ly/3oLnZ7u

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Phoebe Omlie US aviator. 1st woman to: earn air mechanic's license, be licensed transport pilot , be appointed to federal aviation position, cross Rockies in light ✈️. 1920/30s set 🌎 records inc highest altitude parachute jump by woman b. #OTD Nov 21 1902 bit.ly/3oLnZ7u

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Phoebe Omlie wearing leather flying cap and goggles on forehead smiling at camera. Black and white photo 

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Maude Bonney, South African-born Australian aviator. 1931 decided to spend Christmas Day with husband in Brisbane & join father in Wangaratta, 1173km south, for lunch on Boxing Day. 1933 1st woman to fly solo from Australia to Britain b. #OTD 20 Nov 1897 bit.ly/3EnjXdi

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Maude Bonney, South African-born Australian aviator. 1931 decided to spend Christmas Day with husband in Brisbane & join father in Wangaratta, 1173km south, for lunch on Boxing Day. 1933 1st woman to fly solo from Australia to Britain b. #OTD 20 Nov 1897 bit.ly/3EnjXdi

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Maude Bonney wearing 1930s flying helmet and leather coat, smiling stood next to her plane. Black and white image

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Virginia Sink US chemical engineer & 1st woman automotive engineer at #Chrysler. In #WWII responsible for hiring 500 women, then 1950 Group Leader in Chemical Research Dept. 1957-62 worked on LA smog project developing Cleaner Air Package d. #OTD 20 Nov 1986 bit.ly/3kTeS2c

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Virginia Sink US chemical engineer & 1st woman automotive engineer at #Chrysler. In #WWII responsible for hiring 500 women, then 1950 Group Leader in Chemical Research Dept. 1957-62 worked on LA smog project developing Cleaner Air Package d. #OTD 20 Nov 1986 bit.ly/3kTeS2c

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Bertha Lamme US engineer 1893 1st woman to earn engineering degree OhioState. Considered to be 1st US woman to graduate in mechanical engineering (specialised in electricity). d #OTD 20 Nov 1943. 1973 WECNuclear & SWEtalk created scholarship in her name bit.ly/3mWlJez

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Bertha Lamme US engineer 1893 1st woman to earn engineering degree OhioState. Considered to be 1st US woman to graduate in mechanical engineering (specialised in electricity). d #OTD 20 Nov 1943. 1973 WECNuclear & SWEtalk created scholarship in her name bit.ly/3mWlJez

#WomenInEngineering #INWED #WomensHistoryMonth⁠ #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #WomenEngineers #WomenInHistory #ExtraordinaryWomen #WomenInCulture #STEAM #WikiWomenInRed #Wikipedia #WomenInHistoryShouldntBeAMystery

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Bertha Lamme wearing an Edwardian white high collar blouse with a brooch at her throat, dark hair piled stylishly high. Black and white photo

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Olive Dennis 1st US Service #Engineer. Her design innovations changed nature of rail travel. "No matter how successful a business may seem to be" she said "it can gain even greater success if it gives consideration to woman's viewpoint" b. #OTD Nov 20 1885 bit.ly/3dufd62

#WES100 #IWD2022 #INWED22 #WomenInEngineering #INWED #WHM22 #IWD22 #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #womenengineers #ShapeTheWorld #womenengineersrock #womeninhistory #extraordinarywomen #changingwomenslives #WomenInCulture

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Olive Dennis 1st US Service #Engineer. Her design innovations changed nature of rail travel. "No matter how successful a business may seem to be" she said "it can gain even greater success if it gives consideration to woman's viewpoint" b. #OTD Nov 20 1885 bit.ly/3dufd62

#WES100 #IWD2022 #INWED22 #WomenInEngineering #INWED #WHM22 #IWD22 #WomenInSTEM #STEM #engineering #womenengineers #ShapeTheWorld #womenengineersrock #womeninhistory #extraordinarywomen #changingwomenslives #WomenInCulture

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Olive Dennis, dark hair looking direct to camera, white shawl collar over blouse with small white spots, early twentieth century style

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Over the past 3 years the WES Centenary project has been adding to & improving how historical #WomenInEngineering are represented on #wikipedia
Well over 300 #WomenEngineers are now on the #map thanks to #volunteer #histodon #wikimedian editors. Discover them here bit.ly/2LE4Dlh

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Over the past 3 years the WES Centenary project has been adding to & improving how historical #WomenInEngineering are represented on #wikipedia
Well over 300 #WomenEngineers are now on the #map thanks to #volunteer #histodon #wikimedian editors. Discover them here bit.ly/2LE4Dlh