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Christine Ladd-Franklin

Christine Ladd-Franklin was an American psychologist, logician, and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of psychology and mathematics. Her groundbreaking research on color vision challenged prevailing beliefs, and she was recognized with an honorary doctorate from Vassar College in 1887. Ladd-Franklin’s determination and advocacy for women’s rights paved the way for future generations of women in STEM fields.

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Catherine G. Wolf

Catherine Gody Wolf (1947-2018) was an American psychologist and expert in human-computer interaction. She made significant contributions to the field and left a lasting impact on both the scientific community and society as a whole. Despite facing the challenges of ALS, she continued her work and published groundbreaking research that shed light on the impact of the disease on cognition and communication. Her legacy continues to inspire and shape future generations of researchers and innovators.

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Julie Dachez

Julie Dachez is a French social psychologist, lecturer, and autism rights activist. In 2016, she made history as the first openly autistic person to defend a thesis on autism in France. Dachez is dedicated to challenging societal perceptions of autism and advocating for the rights of autistic individuals. She has also published two books on autism and is actively involved in educating others and combating prejudice associated with autism.

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Olivia Hooker

Olivia Juliette Hooker, born in 1915 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, overcame adversity from a young age, surviving the Tulsa race massacre in 1921. She became the first African-American woman to join the U.S. Coast Guard and made significant contributions to the field of psychology. Her resilience and trailblazing achievements continue to inspire others.

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Joyce Hamilton Berry

Joyce Hamilton Berry, LP, Ph.D., born in 1937, is a prominent clinical psychologist who has made significant contributions to the field. Her life story reflects the challenges and triumphs of an African-American woman growing up amidst racial segregation and rising above societal barriers to achieve remarkable success.

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