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Science history trail

Designed to increase inclusive representation in science.
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The trail showcases a diversity of science role models chosen by Â鶹Éçmadou Science students.

The Â鶹Éçmadou Science History Trail is designed to increase inclusive representation in science by highlighting the stories and achievements of scientists often overlooked in science history. The trail showcases a diversity of science role models chosen by Â鶹Éçmadou Science students.


The Science History Trail project is a collaborative effort between the Science EDI Team, current Science students, Â鶹Éçmadou outreach librarians, the academic skills team and ARC. We'd like to offer a special thank you to Lisa Worthington, James Bedford, Jennifer Whitfield, Kim Taylor, Monica O'Brien, Caroline Fox Drinkwater and Thomas Bell for their support in developing this initiative.
Alice Ball is The Woman Who Developed the First Effective Treatment for Leprosy
Alice Ball
The woman who developed the first effective treatment for leprosy.
Ben A. Barres Pioneer Neuroscientist and Advocate of Diversity in Science
Ben A. Barres
Pioneer neuroscientist and advocate of diversity in science.
Chien-Shiung Wu is the first lady in physics
Chien-Shiung Wu
The first lady in physics.
Clyde Wahrhaftig a gem for geology
Clyde Wahrhaftig
A gem for geology.
Dorothy Hodgkin was recognised for her impressive contributions to science (which are legion), and her thriving as a disabled person living during a social period where disabled individuals were stereotyped.
Dorothy Hodgkin
Captivated by chemistry and crystals.
E.K. Janaki Ammal is the botanist who sweetened a nation
E.K. Janaki Ammal
The botanist who sweetened a nation.
Flossie Wong-Staal, Force of Nature in HIV & Biology
Flossie Wong-Staal
Force of nature in HIV & biology.
John Cornforth, Australia’s Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
John Cornforth
Australia’s Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.
Julio Garavito Armero, the Colombian who will always rest on the Moon, sets an example of scientific determination and passion, and his legacy is worth remembering and celebrating.
Julio Garavito Armero
From Colombia to the moon.
Leta Hollingworth's approach to psychology was born out of a love for education and by centring her career about that which she was passionate about, she was able to achieve ground breaking research.
Leta Hollingworth
The teacher who saw the abilities of women.
Lise Meitner, pioneer of nuclear fission
Lise Meitner
Pioneer of nuclear fission.
Dr. Daly made ground-breaking scientific contributions, and was able to access education partly due to the efforts of feminist campaigners in the decades before.
Marie Maynard Daly
Pursing a dream, shaking-up genetics.
Mary Anning, an unlikely contributor at the founding of palaeontology
Mary Anning
An unlikely contributor at the founding of palaeontology.
Julian succeeded against a lifetime of prejudices and discrimination, and his contributions revolutionised synthetic organic chemistry
Percy Lavon Julian
Perseverance, drive and a lifetime of extraordinary.
Rosalind Franklin Science History Trail Cropped Headsquare
An equal but forgotten contributor to solving the structure of DNA.
Rosalind Franklin

An equal but forgotten contributor to solving the structure of DNA.

Science History Trail Showcase

The Â鶹Éçmadou Science History Trail focuses on increasing representation in Science History.

This recorded online showcase, hosted by the Co-Associate Dean of EDI, Carlo Caponecchia, highlights the stories of diverse scientists often not included in traditional science history. It features current Â鶹Éçmadou Science Students as they tell the stories of their science role models and reflect on the importance of inclusive representation in science history. 

The showcase was supported by the Â鶹Éçmadou Division of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, as part of .