Käthe Paulus
Pioneering figure in the field of aviation, renowned for her significant contributions as an inventor, particularly for developing the first collapsible parachute in 1910.
Pioneering figure in the field of aviation, renowned for her significant contributions as an inventor, particularly for developing the first collapsible parachute in 1910.
American computer scientist, systems engineer, and business owner; director of MIT Instrumentation Laboratory’s Software Engineering Division, a crucial role in developing onboard flight software for NASA’s Apollo program.
Russian aviation pioneer, becoming the first woman in Russia to obtain a pilot’s license.
America’s wealthiest woman during the Gilded Age. Known as the “Queen of Wall Street,” she lent money at reasonable rates during financial crises and amassed a substantial fortune in a male-dominated financial world.
American scientist, engineer, and inventor who significantly contributed to our understanding of semiconductors, integrated circuitry, and the unique electrical principles of small-scale materials.
Ngāti Kahungunu woman of mana
Superintendent of the Women’s Royal Naval Service in the Portsmouth command (1939–44), worked in the resettlement advice service of the British ministry of labour and national service (1945–8), and was chief administrative officer of the Women’s Land Army in its last years (1948–50).
Businesswoman, inventor, and philanthropist who was one of the first African American women to become a millionaire.
New Zealand baker and businesswoman
Māori Te Āti Awa leader, trader, innkeeper