Gladys West

An American mathematician whose work in the late 1950s to 1980s was critical to the development of GPS.

Find out more:

• Gladys West: the hidden figure who helped invent GPS - Guardian

• Dr. Gladys West: Navigating Her Way to the Invention of GPS - Discover Magazine

Maryam Mirzakhani

An Iranian Mathematician who was the first woman ever to win the Fields Medal (the highest possible award for a Mathematician).

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• Mathematics World Mourns Maryam Mirzakhani, Only Woman to Win Fields Medal - Scientific American

• Maryam Mirzakhani obituary - The Guardian

Hedy Lamarr

Born in 1914 in Vienna, Hedy Lamarr was a popular Hollywood actress as well as an inventor who has since been dubbed "the mother of WiFi" thanks to her development of frequency hopping technology.

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• Hedy Lamarr - National Women's History Museum

• Hedy Lamarr: Escaping fascism to become "the world's most beautiful woman" in Hollywood - Far Out Magazine

Simone de Beauvoir

French philosopher, writer and social activist. She is best known for her theories on feminism and penned the book, ‘The Second Sex’ which is thought to have launched the second wave of feminism around the world.

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• Simone de Beauvoir - Encyclopaedia Brittanica

• 5 fascinating things you need to know about legendary feminist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir - The Pink News

Julie Adenuga

Radio host, broadcaster and founder of creative media house, ‘Don't Trust the Internet’. Her accomplishments have been recognised by the likes of Forbes 30 under 30 (2017) and Debrett’s 500 List: Music.

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• Julie Adenuga: "There Are Young Artists In Nigeria Who Are Changing the World" - Okay Africa

• DJ Julie Adenuga on Skepta, Cardi B and finding her radio voice - Evening Standard

Janja Garnbret

Slovenian rock and sport climber who has been widely recognised as one of the all time greatest competitive climbers.

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• Janja Garnbret on what motivates her: "I'm a perfectionist, so I want to be great." - The Olympics

• Janja Garnbret - Janja Garnbret