Arab American STEM History, Highlights, and Resources

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Arab American Scientists Spotlight

10 Most Famous Arab American Scientists

Numerous fields, including businesses, sports, fine arts and entertainment, are marked with contributions of outstanding Arab American individuals. And science is no exception. Have a look at the list of the most successful Arab American scientists below.

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15 Remarkable Arab Female Scientists To Know

On the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science falling on February 11, we at AboutHer.com are celebrating Arab women in science from all across the Arab world. This year’s theme announced by the United Nations focuses on female scientists making advances against the coronavirus disease, you can read more about it here. The pandemic has unfortunately contributed to widening the gender gap in science and revealed gender disparities in the field. We hope to see more and more Arab female scientist bring their best in 2021.

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