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Carnegie Science's Women of Influence

This Women’s History Month, join us in spotlighting the remarkable successes, innovations, and achievements of our researchers at Carnegie Science. We've invited women scientists to share their insights through a series of questions and prompts. Get ready for a month-long journey of inspiring profiles and engaging Q&As–stay tuned for more!

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Women of Influence: Anat Shahar
Meet Anat Shahar, a pioneering scientist at Carnegie Science, as she delves into the mysteries of planetary formation and evolution through groundbreaking experiments. Join us as we uncover Shahar's remarkable contributions to planetary science.
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Women of Influence: Stephanie Hampton
Dive into the world of Stephanie Hampton, Deputy Division Director at BSE, Carnegie Science, as she uncovers the dynamic factors shaping freshwater ecosystems and leads the charge in understanding climate change's impact on water security.
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Women of Influence: Johanna Teske
Discover the remarkable journey of Johanna Teske, a trailblazing researcher at Carnegie Science, as she unlocks the mysteries of exoplanet compositions and discusses inclusivity in astronomy.
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Women of Influence: Alycia Weinberger
Delve into the captivating world of planetary formation with Alycia Weinberger, an observational astronomer and Associate Division Director at Carnegie Science Earth and Planets Laboratory.
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Women of Influence: Devaki Bhaya
Uncover the fascinating world of photosynthetic microorganisms with Devaki Bhaya. Learn about Bhaya's lifelong passion for science, her journey as a mother and scientist, and her impactful contributions to the Carnegie scientific community.
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Women of Influence: Emily Zakem
Discover Emily Zakem's journey from a fine arts major to a leading scientist, as she explores the intricate connections between microbial ecosystems, global biogeochemistry, and the climate system.
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Women of Influence: Michelle Jordan
Explore Michelle Jordan's journey from environmental economics student to high-temperature isotope geochemist as she shares her passion for decoding Earth's mysteries in this insightful Q&A session.
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Brittany Belin

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Mengyi Cao

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Founding Director CTAC

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Anna Michalak

Founding Director, Carnegie Climate and Resilience Hub

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Anne Pommier

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Diana Roman

H.O. Wood Chair of Seismology

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Gwen Rudie

Staff Scientist, Director of the Carnegie Astrophysics Summer Student Internship (CASSI)

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Anat Shahar

Staff Scientist & Deputy for Research Advancement

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Lara Wagner

H.O. Wood Chair of Seismology

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Emily Zakem

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Yixian Zheng

Interim Deputy Division Director Biosphere Sciences & Engineering

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Celebrating Women's History

From jumping genes to dark matter, these incredible scientists overcame significant barriers to make their transformational discoveries and paved the way for women in science today.

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