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The First Lady of Engineering: Chapter 2

Lost Women of Science

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Lost Women of Science - What Do You Know About Wywy's Graduation?

In 19 51, when wyway was getting ready to walk in commencement with the rest of her class, she was called into the dean of engineering's office. Some faculty were waiting for her, looking grim and serious, and they told her she can't walk because she's a female. Milton says without primary source documentation, some questions remain around the details of wiwy's graduation. But we do know that howard did recognize and document her achievement, and ten years later, in 19 62, she was profiled in the alumni magazine.

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