Muslim women in science and technology

Muslim women in sciences and technology, since the Islamic Golden Age, Muslims have been actively participating in various sciences.

Science and technology

International Forum on Women in Science and Technology in Muslim Countries was held by the United Nations, regarding the changes women have brought in the sciences in Muslim countries.[1]

First Muslim woman in space

Anousheh Ansari, Iranian-Born American Is World's First Muslim Woman in Space .

Anousheh Ansari is an Iranian-American engineer and co-founder and chairwoman of Prodea Systems, on September 18, 2006, a few days after her 40th birthday, she became the first Muslim woman in space.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Women in Science and Technology in Muslim Countries | UN Women - Headquarters". unwomen.org. Retrieved 2014-03-19.
  2. ↑ Andrew Buncombe (2006-09-18). "Pride in space as Iran cheers first Muslim's journey to the stars".



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