Rosalind Franklin (see BioNews 1188, 1063, 1011 and 1010) is the only woman among 86 scientists named in UK GCSE and equivalent science exam specifications, according to research from the University of Cambridge.
The study, published in the British Educational Research Journal, analysed specifications from six UK exam boards covering biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, geology and astronomy.
The team recommended including more women scientists in compulsory science teaching, including Marie Curie in chemistry and physicist Lise Meitner in lessons on nuclear fission.
The researchers said that recognising women's contributions could help encourage more girls to continue studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects after GCSEs.
Read more in BBC News.
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