Education to Make a Difference

observed Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu in October of 1964 as she as a female scientist was excluded from being honored with the Nobel Prize from her work in beta decay and weak interaction physics. Within her lifetime Wu received many honors for her scientific pursuits, whether it was being the only Chinese scientist involved with The Manhattan Project to being the first woman as president of the American Physical Society.More women are going to college in the United States, where at Carlow University in Pennsylvania, women outnumber men in admission rates by six to one. Up until the 1970s trends showed more men going to college, but this trend has reversed ever since. It’s been predicted that by 2026, 57% of college students will be women according to Inside Higher Ed. Going away and studying at a college or university is both an exciting and nerve-wracking time for anyone, as maintaining an institutional reputation while being independent is challenging. Securing a future and a career with scholarships, internships, and a job right out of graduating has one entering the real world.