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There isn't a shortage of women who have made huge contributions in STEM. I would think if their goal was to inspire, they would have chosen from them, instead
by daenz 6y ago
There isn't a shortage of women who have made huge contributions in STEM. I would think if their goal was to inspire, they would have chosen from them, instead of everyday workers. It strikes me as kind of weird to erect statues of everyday people.
- greeneggs 6y agoI think they wanted to pick relatable scientists, not just inspirational ones. Ironically, this itself has inspirational effects. I know that I myself was more inspired by stories from average physicists than by Einstein or Feynman. It says that you don't have to be a super-genius or super-lucky to follow your science dreams.