Introducing 24 Women Scientists Active in Various Fields! "Women Scientists of Japan and the World" Published!
Gakuji Shuppan Co., Ltd. has published "Women Scientists of Japan and the World," a book introducing 24 women scientists who have made significant contributions both globally and in Japan. Supervised by Yuriko Mima, Professor Emeritus at Future University Hakodate, the book aims to deepen the inquisitive minds of elementary, middle, and high school students towards science.
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Gakuji Shuppan Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the publication of "Women Scientists of Japan and the World: A Book to Discover the Roots of Curiosity of Women Who Forged New Paths," featuring women scientists who have been active in diverse fields.
This book is supervised by Yuriko Mima, Professor Emeritus at Future University Hakodate, who was involved in the establishment of the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) and later served as its Vice Director. It focuses on and introduces women scientists who have been (and are currently) active worldwide but have not received much attention until now.
Readers can catch glimpses of their lives, feeling the connection between science and society, and understand how these women scientists continued their research and pioneered their own paths in their respective countries and eras.
Furthermore, kanji characters for elementary school 5th grade and above are generally accompanied by furigana (phonetic guides), making the book accessible to a wide range of readers from upper elementary school to high school, and ideal for research projects.
Introducing numerous women scientists not only from overseas but also from Japan!
When one thinks of women scientists, Marie Curie often comes to mind. However, beyond her, there are many women scientists around the world who have made historical discoveries and inventions in various fields such as physics, medicine, and space development.
This book introduces their brilliant achievements, including Nobel laureates, and their inspiring lives filled with determination to overcome difficulties – stories that have not been fully told until now, spanning from past to present contributions to scientific discovery and progress.
Moreover, women scientists who have been (and are currently) active worldwide are not limited to those from other countries. Although not widely known, many Japanese women scientists also exist. This book shines a spotlight on them and introduces their work.
Readers can learn not only about their lives and the research fields in which they excelled but also about the challenges they faced and the social contexts behind those difficulties.
Features of this book
Simply explains who the introduced women scientists were and what kind of lives they led!
The final page for each individual summarizes their life in chronological order, highlighting turning points and important events, allowing readers to view their entire life at a glance.
[Point!]
◎Introduces what they did in bullet points. Easily understand what fields they were active in at a glance!
[Point!]
◎Introduces their own words! Explains the true meaning of their thoughts and how they continued their research.
◎Introduces turning points in chronological order. Systematically understand their entire life!
List of 24 women scientists introduced
This book defines "scientist" broadly as someone involved in STEM fields and presents women scientists who have been active in various eras and fields in chronological order!
Maria Sibylla Merian (Entomology)
Mary Anning (Paleontology)
Elizabeth Blackwell (Medicine)
Gin OGINO (Medicine)
Marie Curie (Physics, Chemistry)
Lise Meitner (Physics)
Emmy Noether (Mathematics)
Aya Kagawa (Nutrition Science)
Barbara McClintock (Genetics)
Grace Hopper (Computer Science)
Rachel Carson (Marine Science, Writer)
Virginia Apgar (Medicine)
Toshiko Yuasa (Nuclear Physics)
Katherine Johnson (Mathematics)
Jane Cooke Wright (Medicine)
Katsuko Saruhashi (Geochemistry)
Rosalind Franklin (Physical Chemistry)
Tu Youyou (Pharmacology)
Mitsuko Masui (Veterinary Medicine)
Katia Krafft (Volcanology, Earth Science)
Keiko Amano (Medicine)
Chiaki Mukai (Space Medicine, Astronaut)
Kazuyo Sejima (Architecture)
Chieko Asakawa (Information Engineering)
Additionally, special features introduce women scientists from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, as well as women scientists with neurodiversity!
Supervisor's Comment
This book introduces 24 women scientists from around the world and Japan in chronological order. We define "scientist" broadly as individuals involved in STEM fields, including architects, nutrition researchers, information technology specialists, and astronauts. We included not only historical figures but also those actively engaged in research today, to convey that science is an ongoing endeavor. Beyond their fields and achievements, we focused on the questions they posed and how they viewed the world. We hope this book inspires readers to discover their own questions and interests. ―――――Yuriko Mima
Supervisor's Profile
Yuriko Mima
Professor Emeritus, Future University Hakodate
Born in Tokyo. Professor Emeritus at Future University Hakodate. Graduated from Harvard University Graduate School, the University of Tokyo Graduate School, and the University of Electro-Communications Graduate School. Specializes in cognitive science, educational engineering, and science communication. Involved in the planning for the establishment of Future University Hakodate, serving as professor from its opening (2000-2003, 2006-2025). Assumed current position in 2026.
This book is supervised by Yuriko Mima, Professor Emeritus at Future University Hakodate, who was involved in the establishment of the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) and later served as its Vice Director. It focuses on and introduces women scientists who have been (and are currently) active worldwide but have not received much attention until now.
Readers can catch glimpses of their lives, feeling the connection between science and society, and understand how these women scientists continued their research and pioneered their own paths in their respective countries and eras.
Furthermore, kanji characters for elementary school 5th grade and above are generally accompanied by furigana (phonetic guides), making the book accessible to a wide range of readers from upper elementary school to high school, and ideal for research projects.
Introducing numerous women scientists not only from overseas but also from Japan!
When one thinks of women scientists, Marie Curie often comes to mind. However, beyond her, there are many women scientists around the world who have made historical discoveries and inventions in various fields such as physics, medicine, and space development.
This book introduces their brilliant achievements, including Nobel laureates, and their inspiring lives filled with determination to overcome difficulties – stories that have not been fully told until now, spanning from past to present contributions to scientific discovery and progress.
Moreover, women scientists who have been (and are currently) active worldwide are not limited to those from other countries. Although not widely known, many Japanese women scientists also exist. This book shines a spotlight on them and introduces their work.
Readers can learn not only about their lives and the research fields in which they excelled but also about the challenges they faced and the social contexts behind those difficulties.
Features of this book
Simply explains who the introduced women scientists were and what kind of lives they led!
The final page for each individual summarizes their life in chronological order, highlighting turning points and important events, allowing readers to view their entire life at a glance.
[Point!]
◎Introduces what they did in bullet points. Easily understand what fields they were active in at a glance!
[Point!]
◎Introduces their own words! Explains the true meaning of their thoughts and how they continued their research.
◎Introduces turning points in chronological order. Systematically understand their entire life!
List of 24 women scientists introduced
This book defines "scientist" broadly as someone involved in STEM fields and presents women scientists who have been active in various eras and fields in chronological order!
Maria Sibylla Merian (Entomology)
Mary Anning (Paleontology)
Elizabeth Blackwell (Medicine)
Gin OGINO (Medicine)
Marie Curie (Physics, Chemistry)
Lise Meitner (Physics)
Emmy Noether (Mathematics)
Aya Kagawa (Nutrition Science)
Barbara McClintock (Genetics)
Grace Hopper (Computer Science)
Rachel Carson (Marine Science, Writer)
Virginia Apgar (Medicine)
Toshiko Yuasa (Nuclear Physics)
Katherine Johnson (Mathematics)
Jane Cooke Wright (Medicine)
Katsuko Saruhashi (Geochemistry)
Rosalind Franklin (Physical Chemistry)
Tu Youyou (Pharmacology)
Mitsuko Masui (Veterinary Medicine)
Katia Krafft (Volcanology, Earth Science)
Keiko Amano (Medicine)
Chiaki Mukai (Space Medicine, Astronaut)
Kazuyo Sejima (Architecture)
Chieko Asakawa (Information Engineering)
Additionally, special features introduce women scientists from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, as well as women scientists with neurodiversity!
Supervisor's Comment
This book introduces 24 women scientists from around the world and Japan in chronological order. We define "scientist" broadly as individuals involved in STEM fields, including architects, nutrition researchers, information technology specialists, and astronauts. We included not only historical figures but also those actively engaged in research today, to convey that science is an ongoing endeavor. Beyond their fields and achievements, we focused on the questions they posed and how they viewed the world. We hope this book inspires readers to discover their own questions and interests. ―――――Yuriko Mima
Supervisor's Profile
Yuriko Mima
Professor Emeritus, Future University Hakodate
Born in Tokyo. Professor Emeritus at Future University Hakodate. Graduated from Harvard University Graduate School, the University of Tokyo Graduate School, and the University of Electro-Communications Graduate School. Specializes in cognitive science, educational engineering, and science communication. Involved in the planning for the establishment of Future University Hakodate, serving as professor from its opening (2000-2003, 2006-2025). Assumed current position in 2026.