Women in Science: Sounds of Progress

The Sounds of Progress is a series of radio stories that highlight the changing role of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The series consists of two parts:

Eight documentary-style radio stories examining groundbreaking research and the implementation of research-based practices throughout the U.S. designed to increase the participation ofyoung girls and women in STEM education and careers.

Twenty-six two-minute radio modules about fascinating women throughout history who were pioneers in STEM fields. Part II also includes stories researched and recorded by middle school-age girlsabout their favorite women in STEM.

The Sounds of Progress was made possible by support from the National Science Foundation under grant number HRD-0631603. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and the people or subjects covered in each radio segment featured and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Science Foundation.