Chain Reaction by ACS
Chain Reaction by ACS
American Chemical Society
The Modern Chemist: The Origin Story of Chemistry, Episode 3
44 minutes Posted Mar 26, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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For centuries, chemistry in the United States was for one kind of a person: The white man. But now, after decades of progress, chemistry is more inclusive than ever. Historian Laura Puaca reveals how wars, feminist movements, and shifting societal expectations opened long‑closed doors for women in science. As feminism changed women's role in chemistry, other social movements were advancing the causes of minority scientists. Chemist and educator Sibrina Collins highlights the stories of early ...