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Women·S History 2013 Gazette :RPHQ·V+LVWRU\*D]HWWH 2013 A Gazette From the National Women’s History Project Volume 5 Kh][aYd PHF>GL ABLMHKR Catalog Inside Dear Friends - Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination, our 2013 Women's History Month theme, recognizes American women's outstanding contributions to the !elds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We are proud to honor eighteen women whose pioneering work includes scienti!c breakthroughs, life-saving discoveries, invention of new technologies, creation of organizations, and the promotion of women and girls in STEM. Unfortunately, women remain largely underrepresented in many STEM professions and academic programs. In this gazette we highlight many organizations and programs working to promote women's and girls’ interest and participation in STEM. From engaging elementary students in STEM to !ghting pay discrimination, their efforts are actively working to change the face of STEM. We invite you to explore the many women who have made extraordinary contributions to the STEM !elds. We also encourage you to consider the ways in which you can promote women and girls in STEM. Thanks for your support. Molly Murphy MacGregor Executive Director and Cofounder National Women’s History Project What’s Inside: • 2013 NWHM Honorees • Women Nobel Science Laureates • STEM Organizations • Women’s History Resource Catalog • 2013 NWHM Nominees • NWHP Partners & Underwriters • March Parade National Women’s History Project NON-PROFIT 730 Second Street #469 ORG. 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