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    1. Dr. Pepi Fabbiano is Senior Astrophysicist, High Energy Astrophysics Division, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. She studies normal galaxies and their different X-ray emission components; XRB populations; hot ISM and mass measurements of early-type galaxies; and the connection between galaxy environment and nuclear activity. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Pepi Fabbiano

      • Date: February 4, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Dr. Pepi Fabbiano is Senior Astrophysicist, High Energy Astrophysics Division, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. She studies normal galaxies and their different X-ray emission components; XRB populations; hot ISM and mass measurements of early-type galaxies; and the connection between galaxy environment and nuclear activity. #Groundbreaker

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    3. The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute's Rachel Collin, Evolutionary Biologist and Director of their Bocas Del Toro Research Station, studies the evolution of marine gastropods (snails) and oversees multiple disciplines of marine biology at the Collin Lab in Bocas del Toro. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Rachel Collin

      • Date: April 8, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: The Smithsonian Tropical Research Center's Dr. Rachel Collin, Evolutionary Biologist and Director of their Bocas Del Toro Research Station, studies the evolution of marine gastropods (snails) and oversees multiple disciplines of marine biology at the Collin Lab in Bocas del Toro. #Groundbreaker

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    5. Biologist and ichthyologist Ida May Mellen (1877-1970) was an expert on fish diseases and worked at the New York Aquarium, 1916-1929. She wrote numerous books and articles about marine biology.

      Women In Science Wednesday: Ida May Mellen

      • Date: November 5, 2014
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: A weekly feature highlighting group groundbreaking women in science.

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    7. Biologist Dr. Annette Aiello, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, manages the Institute's insect collections and researches the strategies insects use to thrive in tropical environments. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Annette Aiello

      • Date: May 27, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Biologist Dr. Annette Aiello, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, manages the Institute's insect collections and researches the strategies insects use to thrive in tropical environments. #Groundbreaker

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    9. Dr. Cara Santelli, research geologist at the Department of Mineral Sciences, National Museum of Natural History, studies the impact of microbial activity on mineral formation, rock-weathering processes, and remediation of contaminated environments. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Cara Santelli

      • Date: July 15, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Dr. Cara Santelli, research geologist at the Department of Mineral Sciences, National Museum of Natural History, studies the impact of microbial activity on mineral formation, rock-weathering processes, and remediation of contaminated environments. #Groundbreaker

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    11. Dr. Jun Wen, botanist, evolutionary biologist and research curator, National Museum of Natural History, is an expert on the systematics and biogeography of the ginseng family (Araliaceae) and the grape family (Vitaceae). #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Jun Wen

      • Date: November 11, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Dr. Jun Wen, botanist, evolutionary biologist and research curator, National Museum of Natural History, is an expert on the systematics and biogeography of the ginseng family (Araliaceae) and the grape family (Vitaceae). #Groundbreaker

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    13. Ichthyologist Dr. Lynne Parenti (right) is recognized for her contributions to historical biogeography (distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space & geological time) and was the 1st female elected President of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Lynne Parenti

      • Date: May 6, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Ichthyologist Dr. Lynne Parenti (right) is recognized for her contributions to historical biogeography (distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space & geological time) and was the 1st female elected President of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. #Groundbreaker

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    15. Dr. Mary Hagedorn, research scientist at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, created the first genome repository for endangered coral species and has distributed this germplasm to frozen banks around the world. If necessary, these banks could one day help reseed our oceans. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Mary Hagedorn

      • Date: November 12, 2014
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Dr. Mary Hagedorn, research scientist at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, created the first genome repository for endangered coral species and has distributed this germplasm to frozen banks around the world. If necessary, these banks could one day help reseed our oceans. #Grounbreaker

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    17. Botanist and Director of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute's Herbarium, Dr. Mireya Correa, received the Jose Cuatrecasas Medal for Excellence in Tropical Botany offered by the Department of Botany and the United States National Herbarium, and Emeritus Scientist of the Year offered by Asociacion para el avance de la Ciencia. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Mireya Correa

      • Date: March 11, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Botanist and Director of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute's Herbarium, Dr. Mireya Correa, received the Jose Cuatrecasas Medal for Excellence in Tropical Botany offered by the Department of Botany and the United States National Herbarium, and Emeritus Scientist of the Year offered by Asociacion para el avance de la Ciencia. #Groundbreaker

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    19. Dr. Paula DePriest, Deputy Director, Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, and lichenologist, travels to Mongolia each year to build GIS data of the Mongolian region as part of a larger cultural heritage effort at the Smithsonian to create GIS databases for archaeological and historical sites. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. Paula DePriest

      • Date: February 24, 2016
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: Dr. Paula DePriest, Deputy Director, Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, and lichenologist, travels to Mongolia each year to build GIS data of the Mongolian region as part of a larger cultural heritage effort at the Smithsonian to create GIS databases for archaeological and historical sites. #Groundbreaker

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    21. Biologist Betty Jane Landrum (far right) worked at the Smithsonian Oceanographic Sorting Center (1965-1989) supporting systematic research all over the world. She was awarded the Smithsonian Career Service award in 1976 and was honored for her contributions to Antarctic research with the naming of a geographic feature, Landrum Island. #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Betty Jane Landrum

      • Date: June 3, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: In Memoriam: Betty Jane Landrum, longtime partner and wife of reference archivist, Ellen Alers. Biologist Betty Jane Landrum (far right) worked at the Smithsonian Oceanographic Sorting Center (1965-1974) supporting systematic research all over the world. She was awarded the Smithsonian Career Service award in 1976 and was honored for her contributions to Antarctic research

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    23. Reproductive physiologist, Dr. JoGayle Howard, Smithsonian National Zoo, dedicated her life to helping the reproduction of endangered species such as the black-footed ferret and clouded leopard. In 2010, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service gave Howard the prestigious award, “Recovery Champion.” #Groundbreaker

      Women in Science Wednesday: Dr. JoGayle Howard

      • Date: July 29, 2015
      • Creator: Effie Kapsalis
      • Description: In Memorium: Dr. JoGayle Howard died March 5, 2011 at age 59, in Washington, D.C. from malignant melanoma. Her legacy lives on in the survival of the species that she studied, including the black-footed ferret, giant panda, clouded leopard, cheetah, fishing cat, Florida panther and elephant. Reproductive physiologist, Dr. JoGayle Howard, Smithsonian National Zoo, dedicated her

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