Stories of Women in STEM: Good Health and Well-Being

What are the components of good health and well-being? What everyday care can we take to improve health? Many scientists ask themselves these questions. The Smithsonian Science Education Center presents Stories of Women in STEM: Good Health and Well-Being, to tell the stories of nine brilliant women who have been important figures in the study of physical health, mental health, environmental health, and communicable disease.

From the Yvonne Linton trying to prevent the next insect borne outbreak, to Dior Vargas promoting mental health education in minority communities women are leading the way to the future of good health and well-being. All nine women have faced challenges and setbacks but have continued to overcome structural barriers to advance the science, technology, engineering, and math industry.