This book provides an intimate look into the lives and careers of five groundbreaking women in solid-state physics: Mildred Dresselhaus, Elsa Garmire, Myriam Sarachik, Gertrude Neumark, and Esther Conwell. Supplemented with material gained through candid interviews, the book reveals the personal and professional challenges they faced in a male-dominated field, from battling gender stereotypes to achieving recognition for their groundbreaking contributions. Their stories illuminate the perseverance, resilience, and passion that propelled them to the forefront of their field. By sharing these narratives, this book aims to inspire future generations of scientists and promote a deeper understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM. Whether you're a student, educator, or simply curious about the experiences of women in science, this book offers valuable insights and a celebration of extraordinary achievements.

• Presents biographies and first-hand accounts from women who significantly shaped the field of solid-state physics;
• Shows how attitudes towards gender in science have evolved, shining a light on gender equality and diversity in STEM;
• Sheds light on individual journeys while also addressing broader themes of gender equality and diversity in science.

Presents biographies and first-hand accounts from women who significantly shaped the field of solid-state physics Shows how attitudes towards gender in science have evolved, shining a light on gender equality and diversity in STEM Sheds light on individual journeys while also addressing broader themes of gender equality and diversity in science

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Jill S. Tietjen is the President and CEO of Technically Speaking, Inc. An electrical engineer, she has spent more than 45 years in the electric utility industry where she provided planning consulting services to electric utilities and organizations comprising the electric utility industry and served as an expert witness before public utility commissions and other government agencies. In 2015, she served as the CEO of the National Women’s Hall of Fame, based in Seneca Falls, New York (the birthplace of women’s rights). She served on the Board of Directors of Merrick & Company (2010-2021) and has served on the Board of Directors of Georgia Transmission Corporation since 1997. Today, she is a worldwide advocate for telling women’s stories and writing women into history. An author and national speaker, Tietjen is the co-author of the award-winning and bestselling book Her Story: A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America. Her introduction to engineering textbook, Keys to Engineering Success, was published by Prentice Hall in 2001. 

Mehmet C. Ozturk received his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Böaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1980. He earned his M.S. degree from Michigan Tech in 1983 and his Ph.D. from NC State University in 1988. After graduation, he joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he is now a professor. His early research focused on advancements in the design and manufacturing of transistors for nanoscale CMOS. Specifically, he worked on the selective epitaxy of Si, SiGe, and Si for MOSFET channel and junction engineering. His group was the first to propose the use of selective SiGe epitaxy in recessed and elevated source/drain junctions. This work also led to the first demonstration of self-aligned contacts to SiGe alloys, or germanosilicides, a term coined by his group. 

Inhalt

Introduction.- Rationale for the interviews.- Mildred Dresselhaus.- Elsa Garmire.- Myriam Sarachik.- Gertrude Neumark.- Esther Conwell.- Conclusion.