Joanna Behrman
Science History Institute
Monday, April 11, 2022 6:00 pm EDT
Online Event. Register Here.
Why has science historically been so dominated by men? And why is this still true for many STEM fields today? Find out at this month’s virtual Science on Tap.
Science History Institute
Join historian Joanna Behrman for a fast-paced dive into the history of women in science in the United States.
We’ll start with colonial America and move through to the present day as we discuss notable women in science, why some sciences are more “masculine” or “feminine” than others, how gender has shaped the boundary between scientist and non-scientist, and what the heck home economics has to do with any of it.
This event is free, but registration is required.
About the Speaker
Joanna Behrman is the assistant public historian with the Center for History of Physics at the American Institute of Physics. In her work she oversees multiple initiatives on education and outreach in the history of the physical sciences, including teaching guides, web exhibits, and a public lecture series.
She earned her PhD in the history of science from Johns Hopkins University in 2020 and has also earned degrees in physics and the social sciences. Her research focuses on the history of physics, gender, and education.
Behrman’s book manuscript, The Other Physicists, focuses on how female physicists built careers and communities at women’s colleges in the 19th and 20th centuries.
About the Series
Science on Tap is a monthly virtual speaker series that features brief, informal presentations by Philadelphia-based scientists and other experts followed by lively conversation and a Q&A. The goal is to promote enthusiasm for science in a fun, spirited, and accessible way, while also meeting new people. Come join the conversation!