The contributions of women throughout history are often least talked about despite their inventions that shaped the world in a good way. Their trailblazing benefit is often lost in the male dominated society where despite having their inventions useful everyday, they rarely  get the spotlight. Women throughout history have earned the honor worth as much as Olympians, Oscar winners, politicians, scientists, and leaders of all kinds. Here are some descriptions about  significant women figures who shaped the world.

Marie Curie (1867–1934)

Marie Curie  changed the world not once, but twice. She discovered  the new science of radioactivity, which revolutionized the world of science and also launched an effective cure for cancer.  Curie also  founded the Curie Institute in Paris in 1920, and the Curie Institute in Warsaw in 1932; both remain major medical research centres. Born in Warsaw, Curie studied physics at university in Paris where she met her future research collaborator and husband, Pierre. Together they identified two new elements: radium and polonium, named after her native Poland. 

Not only is she the first woman to win the  nobel prize, she was  the first female professor at the university of Paris and also the second person (not “women’) to win the nobel prize.

Fatima al-Fihriya

One of the most significant contributors in Islamic golden age, Fihriya is least talked about despite her legacy  that revolutionized the world  in almost every way. She is the founder of Al Quaraouiyine University, the oldest university in the world. Her passion for education and knowledge has been installed since she was young, where her father played a great role indoctrinating her with various religious and worldly knowledge.  She also founded Al Quaraouiyine Mosque, which was named after her beloved hometown in Tunisia.  

Her leadership role has played an important role in the Muslim world. Both historically and currently.

Rosalind Franklin (1920- 1928) 

Rosalind Franklin is still widely recognized today due to her unearthing  of DNA and RNA molecular structure using X rays.  

Even though throughout her lifetime Franklin has gained much appreciation due  to many discoveries (such as graphites and molecular structure of viruses), her contribution on DNA and RNA discovery was only recognized after her death. 

THanks to Rosalind, depending on  her life changing innovation on science and biology,   many scientists were successful with several  inventions such as mapping the human genome, test-tube babies, and genetic engineering.

Florence Nightingale (1820- 1910)

Florence Nightingale (also known as “the lady with lamp”) is widely appreciated for her invention of modern nursing. During the war of crimean, she  led the first official team of British military nurses to Turkey, where she gave hygiene tips to soldiers.  Her tips and tricks saved the lives of thousands of soldiers

Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa, born in Albania was a Roman Catholic nun who lived in India for most of her lifetime.

In the 1950s, she opened ‘Missionaries of charity’. Hence, attracting many other sisters to join the community and serve people in need. The charity organization expanded at the point where it reached over 130 countries which  contributed to the formation of orphanages, soup kitchen and schools.