Joan Heath interviews Suzanne Cory and Joan Steitz: a female perspective of science in the swinging ‘60s

2022/05/01 by Joan K. Heath, Suzanne Cory, Joan A. Steitz · 1 voice
Decision Sciences · Social Sciences · #Diversity and Career in Medicine #Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration

paper · pdf · doi:10.1242/dmm.049609

openalex publication_date 2022/05/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

Prompted by the occasion of International Women's Day, Joan Heath and DMM reunited Professors Suzanne Cory and Joan Steitz via Zoom to discuss their extraordinary careers and joint experiences in science. They also delve into past and present challenges for women in science, and discuss the role of scientists in a post-pandemic world.

Discussions

• For #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, read this #DMMAModelforLife interview showcasing the reunion of Suzanne Cory and Joan Steitz discussing their extraordinary careers and joint science exp [bsky, 3 points, 1 comments]

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