Throughout human history, we have tried to make our lives easier. We did this when we discovered fire kept us safe and warm at night, by farming instead of migrating, and by having pipes bring water directly into our homes. Every technological advancement has made our lives better in some way and they’ve all had people inventing them. Shamefully though, throughout human history we have discounted and barred half our population from participating in this noble journey to better our lives. I’m referring to women who’s contributions are so often left out. That isn’t to say that women have never contributed to human advancement, just that it is not something most women got the opportunity to do. Some did though and what they did lead to some of the greatest leaps humanity has ever taken. One of those women was a brilliant mathematician and physicist named Emmy Noether.
