Top 10 Greatest Female Scientists

For this list, we’re looking at women who’ve made significant strides in scientific advancement. From geneticists to physicists to environmentalists, all types of scientific study are represented by the females whose research has benefited humanity here —which means they must be scientists by trade. Those talented women who were mathematicians, philosophers, or engineers are not included.

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[sankhadipmandal]

All the female scientists who are mentioned are highly accomplished and successful in their careers and I am thanking them a lot for their groundbreaking work. I liked 5 of the scientists
1. Marie Curie 2. Jane Goodall 3. Gertrude B. Elion 4. Rita Levi Montalcini 5. Dorothy Hodgkin and Rosalind Franklin

[RG-lowf]

Yes, THIS is the kind of stuff we mean when we say we want more female targeted videos, not "sexiest men" and the hottest gossip

[anonymouswife]

Ms Mojo this is the type of videos you should post. Videos about women becoming more than a pretty face! I love seeing accomplished women with meaningful contribution to the world. A true example of being a woman.

[jenniferstinolis]

As a woman in science, I am thrilled!

[gnarwhal]

I called Marie Curie from the start. On top of being the best female scientist in history, she's also one of the best in general. Now this is a feminist icon, not Nicki Minaj.

[sakuradeva]

Actually you are almost right about Rosalind Franklin, she actually had the exact findings Watson and Creek (them only getting the "inspiration" after a colleague of hers stole her work and showed it to them) did but when they published their articles they put theirs first making it seem like she was just confirming their work. Truly sad how many of these women were snubbed by an institution that supposedly puts knowledge above all else.

[ALucreLC]

Loved this video. It's sad but eye opening how a lot of great women lack the recognition they deserve.

[ESophora]

+MsMojo May we have more videos like this please? This is much better that a lot of your other videos.

[ragemena]

That Marie Curie reference from the big bang love
it.... +MsMojo please do top ten most influential female journalist on

[hydrolito]

The Wright brothers had a younger sister Katherine that helped them run their business and to promote their airplane, they might not have become famous without her as she was more outgoing which helped them get backers. They also discussed their ideas with her. They also had two older brothers but not much information seems to be known about them.

[baleydee]

I'd rather see this than top 10 shocking red carpet looks

[RK-zifv]

Barbara McClintok, Rosalind Franklin and Marie Curie are my favourites. Can't pick one!!!!

[anonymousyoutuber]

you forgot to mention Maryam Mirzakhani
The first and only Fields medal winner
the Nobel Prize of Mathematics

[Bellybutton]

You propably won't know her. But Vera Birkenbihl was a a great Managementtrainee. Since 2008 she is part of the Hall of Fame – German Speakers Association. Unfortunately she died in 2011. But her videos are legendary.

[denariuswright]

Thank you DR.Gertrude Elion, Rita-Levi Montalcini and Madam Marie all the sweat and tears you shed in your labs that have paved the way for a more informed society! You all rocked on in the name of discovery ! I truly hope I am fortunate to shed sweat and tears in labs for society someday! Supreme through Science, -DW, The Grooveman (jan.29.2018) (Transcript Crises, HR)

[toreswe]

THIS is why MsMojo is bad, because THIS NEEDS TO BE ON THE MAIN CHANNEL. If women's achievements is seen as something that would only interest women, we can forget about equality.

[denariuswright]

One Time for all the Female Scientists who contributed so much to the field and advancements! Shout out to Marie Curie

[gidget]

What about the lady who was responsible for radio waves, the tech behind blue tooth. She was an actress I think.

[aljawad]

The 1962 Nobel prize for medicine was awarded to James Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins for the discovery of the molecular structure of DNA. Rosalind Franklin wasn't neglected by the prize committee as she had died 4 years earlier, and the award is not granted posthumously.

[darceydoyle]

I love these empowering videos that Ms. Mojo makes, like this video. Could you make top ten most inspirational female role models of all time?