From Inspired to Inspiring: Women in Science at Graded

Women have made some of the world’s most significant contributions to science. From Marie Curie’s discovery of radioactivity and two periodic table elements to Katherine Johnson’s development of mathematical equations essential to space exploration, women continue to play pivotal roles in advancing scientific knowledge.

But where is that spark of curiosity ignited? Often, it's in the classroom, nurtured by inspiring teachers.

Among Graded’s Upper School Science Department members are eight amazing female teachers who serve as role models for the next generation of scientific minds. We have profiled seven of them. Scroll down to explore their stories! 

A N I T A   A B R A M S HS Biology Teacher There is no one thing when it comes to a scientist READ STORY
	M A R G H E R I T E D A D I E G O MS Science Teacher All roads lead to the science classroom READ STORY
S H O R M I L A   R O Y C H O U D H U R Y HS Environmental Society Systems and Health Teacher In constant pursuit of why READ STORY
	F I A M M A   L A L J I HS Chemistry Teacher Sometimes science chooses you READ STORY
B R U N A S I L V E S T R O N I Science Laboratory Coordinator A tiny bite, a big reaction READ STORY
	J U L I A   C A M A R G O HS Biology and IB Environmental Science Teacher An ocean of possibilities READ STORY
J A N E L L E   D A Y MS Science Teacher The importance of relatability READ STORY