Claire McCardell (1905–1958) was an American fashion designer  in the arena of ready-to-wear clothing in the 20th century. From the 1930s to the 1950s, she was known for designing functional, affordable, and stylish women’s sportswear, and is today acknowledged as the creator of the “American Look” , a casual approach to fashion that rejected the formality of French couture.

Lillian Moller Gilbreth, PhD, (May 24, 1878 – January 2, 1972) was one of the first working female engineers to hold a PhD.

She is arguably the first true industrial/organizational psychologist. She and her husband Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Sr. were pioneers in the field of industrial engineering.

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We've begun to raise daughters more like sons... but few have the courage to raise our sons more like our daughters.
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