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  1. Physical scientist Nicole Little, Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, researches the quantification of heavy metals in historic human bone as well as the identification of corrosion products for museums from across the Smithsonian. #Groundbreaker

    Women in Science Wednesday: Nicole Little

    • Date: February 10, 2016
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: Physical scientist Nicole Little, Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, researches the quantification of heavy metals in historic human bone as well as the identification of corrosion products for museums from across the Smithsonian. #Groundbreaker

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  3. The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute's Dr. Rachel Page studies predator/prey interactions, the sensory and cognitive ecology of foraging, and the effect of eavesdroppers on the evolution of their sexually advertising prey. #Groundbreaker

    Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Rachel Page

    • Date: February 11, 2015
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute's Rachel Page studies predator/prey interactions, the sensory and cognitive ecology of foraging, and the effect of eavesdroppers on the evolution of their sexually advertising prey. #Groundbreaker

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  5. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute endocrinologist Sarah Putman monitors reproductive hormones found in female giant panda Mei Xiang’s urine to help time natural breeding and/or artificial insemination. #Groundbreaker

    Women in Science Wednesday: Sarah Putman

    • Date: November 26, 2014
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: Sarah Putman, an endocrinologist at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's Sarah Putman, a.k.a. the "Poop Sleuth," monitors the panda's feces for reproductive hormones to help time natural breeding and/or artificial inseminations

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  7. Materials scientist Dr. Odile Madden, Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, studies the role of polymer-plasticizer interaction in plastic degradation and the characterization and reverse engineering of historic plastic artifacts. #Groundbreaker

    Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Odile Madden

    • Date: January 27, 2016
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: Materials scientist Dr. Odile Madden, Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, studies the role of polymer-plasticizer interaction in plastic degradation and the characterization and reverse engineering of historic plastic artifacts. #Groundbreaker

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  9. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's Janine Brown is head of the world's largest wildlife reproductive endocrinology lab, and is dedicated to improving the welfare and breeding management of endangered species. #Groundbreaker

    Women in Science Wednesday: Janine Brown

    • Date: December 10, 2014
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's Janine Brown is head of the world's largest wildlife Reproductive Endocrinology Lab, and is dedicated to improving the welfare and breeding management of endangered species. #Groundbreaker

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  11. Martha Goodway, Metallurgist Emeritus of the Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute, was a pioneer in the field of Archaeometallurgy, the study of the traditional technologies of mining, smelting, refining, and forming of metals and their by-products. #Groundbreaker

    Women in Science Wednesday: Martha Goodway

    • Date: December 23, 2015
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: Martha Goodway, Metallurgist Emeritus of the Smithsonian's Museum Conservation Institute, was a pioneer in the field of Archaeometallurgy, the study of the traditional technologies of mining, smelting, refining, and forming of metals and their by-products. #Groundbreaker

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  13. Nora Lockshin, Senior Conservator at the Smithsonian Institution Archives, consults on preservation goals with archivists & collection managers throughout the Smithsonian and researches modern materials found in archives including plastics. #Groundbreaker

    Women in Science Wednesday: Nora Lockshin

    • Date: December 2, 2015
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: Nora Lockshin, Senior Conservator at the Smithsonian Institution Archives, consults on preservation goals with archivists & collection managers throughout the Smithsonian and researches modern materials found in archives including plastics. #Groundbreaker

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  15. Molecular biologist Dr. Oris Sanjur, Associate Director for Science Administration at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, was selected as 1 of the 10 pioneering Women in Science in Panama, and advocates for science and education as essential elements for the development of the country. #Groundbreaker

    Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Oris Sanjur

    • Date: February 17, 2016
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: Molecular biologist Dr. Oris Sanjur, Associate Director for Science Administration at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, was selected as 1 of the 10 pioneering Women in Science in Panama, and advocates for science and education as essential elements for the development of the country. #Groundbreaker

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  17. Women in Science Wednesday: Eva J. Pell

    • Date: March 12, 2014
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis

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  19. Ornithologist Florence Merriam Bailey (1863-1948), authored over ten books, including several field guides to birds, and close to one hundred articles. She established the Washington, D.C., Audubon Society and becoming the first female associate member of the Ornithologists Union (1885). #Groundbreaker

    Women in Science Wednesday: Florence Merriam Bailey

    • Date: September 9, 2015
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis

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  21. Dr. Yo Matsubara, Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, National Air and Space Museum, studies the environment of early Mars using simulation models that can help scientists understand the degradation of craters, which can shed light on the geologic history of the red planet. #Groundbreaker

    Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Yo Matsubara

    • Date: October 7, 2015
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis

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  23. June Etta Downey (1875-1932), professor of philosophy and psychology at the Univ

    Women in Science Wednesday: June Etta Downey

    • Date: August 14, 2013
    • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
    • Description: A weekly feature highlighting a groundbreaking woman in science.

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