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The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins and the Fight for Women in Science

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A New York Times Notable Book

As late as 1999, women who succeeded in science were called "exceptional" as if it were unusual for them to be so bright. They were exceptional, not because they could succeed at science but because of all they accomplished despite the hurdles.

"Gripping...one puts down the book inspired by the women's grit, tenacity, and brilliance." -Science
"Riveting." -Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Gene


In 1963, a female student was attending a lecture given by Nobel P...