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The Inventing HerStory podcast

Valentina Furlanetto and Amy Bondy

Who actually invented the first computer program, discovered the first complete dinosaur fossil, and so much more!? She did! The Inventing Herstory podcast explores the lives of influential women scientists and inventors (who you’ve maybe never heard about) and their world-changing inventions and discoveries (which you DEFINITELY know about)! Join us as we learn all about HerStory.

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All Episodes

48:28

Melitta Benz - Pour Some Coffee On Me

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2025/11/10

Tired of bitter coffee grounds ruining your morning brew? So was Melitta Benz—and she decided to do something about it! Using a simple piece of blotting paper and a brass pot, this inventive German housewife revolutionized the way the world drinks coffee. Her creation of the paper coffee filter not only brewed a smoother cup but also sparked the birth of the Melitta company, still a household name today. Follow us in this episode of The Inventing HerStory Podcast to discover how Melitta's inn...

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49:28

Sameera Moussa - Peace, Power, and Particles

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2025/10/28

Have you ever wondered how one scientist could turn something as dangerous as radiation into a tool for healing? This week, we’re diving into the life of Sameera Moussa, the brilliant Egyptian physicist who believed in “Atoms for Peace” long before it was popular. From her groundbreaking research on using radioactive elements for medical treatment to her fierce advocacy for accessible science, Sameera’s story shines bright against a turbulent political backdrop. Follow us in this episode of T...

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61:49

Lillian Moller Gilbreth - She can bake her cake (and...

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2025/10/13

Have you ever wondered who made your kitchen so efficient—or why your oven, sink, and fridge are placed just so? This week, we’re stepping into the life of Lillian Moller Gilbreth, the brilliant engineer and psychologist (not to mention, mother of 12!) who turned motion studies into inventions, particularly in the household. From factory floors to family kitchens, Lillian designed a “step-saving” kitchen that let women quite literally bake their cake and save time so they could find work outs...

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49:15

Inge Lehmann - Journey to the (Solid) Center of the...

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2025/03/25

Think of the layers of the Earth as an onion, a slice of cake, or better yet, a Ferrero Rocher; a chocolate with a wafer outer crust, a creamy filling and a solid hazelnut in the center. If this analogy is true, then Inge Lehmann is the Danish seismologist who discovered the hazelnut in the center of the earth. Ok ok, it's not a gigantic hazelnut, but it's still a solid core! In 1936 Inge Lehmann deciphered the Earth's hidden structure by studying seismic waves from earthquakes, something no ...

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47:38

Marie Tharp - Drifters vs. Mobilists: The Discovery...

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2025/02/10

Have you ever looked at a world map and wondered HOW did the continents end up where they currently are, oceans apart? This week we’re diving deep—literally—into the life of Marie Tharp, the woman who mapped the ocean floor and turned the scientific world upside down. Before her, no one knew that continents could drift—now they can’t stop! Follow us in episode nineteen of The Inventing HerStory Podcast to learn all about Marie's detailed data analysis that changed the way the world is v...

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Cecilia Payne - Shine Bright Like A-Type Stars

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2025/01/27

Did you know that the stars in the night sky are mostly made of hydrogen and helium? You can thank Cecilia Payne for that groundbreaking discovery! Despite her work initially being dismissed by male colleagues, Cecilia Payne’s genius unlocked the secret composition of stars, reshaping our understanding of the universe.But her journey wasn’t all starlight and brilliance, she had to fight against the odds as a woman in early 20th-century science. So, the next time you gaze at the stars and thin...

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50:43

Lizzie Magie - The Monopoly Drama

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2024/12/31

Did you know that Lizzie Magie is the true inventor of Monopoly? Well, technically, she invented and patented The Landlord's Game, a board game initially deemed "too complicated" to achieve widespread popularity. Despite this, her creation started spreading across the U.S., with players crafting their own personalized versions of the game.That is, until someone stepped in, declared, "Hey, I've got a great idea!" and patented what we now know as Monopoly.Join us as we unravel the drama behind ...

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51:38

Maria E. Beasley

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2024/08/19

Earning both public recognition for her inventions and making "barrel-loads" of money (wink, wink!), Maria E. Beasley was an inventor extraordinaire. With 15 patents to her name and millions of dollars in income, she is best known for her barrel-hooping machine, her revolutionised design of the life raft, and anti-derailment modifications made to trains. How exactly did this 19th-century American engineer such a wide variety of inventions?! Follow us in episode sixteen of The Inventing HerSto...

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42:47

Eva Ekeblad

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2024/07/29

Eva Ekeblad, also known as the "potato pioneer", was (one of) the first female chemists in Sweden. She experimented with using potatoes in many cooking and household applications including making potato bread, potato starch, dying yarn using potato starch, and most notably, liquor distilled from potatoes! During a time when potatoes were new and not yet popular in Sweden (believe it or not), these discoveries made a huge impact. Historians even credit increasing popular use of the potato with...

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36:58

Jeanne Villepreux-Power

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2024/05/27

Known as the "Mother of Aquariophily," Jeanne Villepreux-Power invented the aquarium, allowing for groundbreaking studies of marine life in their natural habitats. But how did this invention come about?! Discover her remarkable journey from a seamstress in rural France to a self-learned naturalist whose innovative methods laid the foundation for modern marine research, not to mention aqua farming. Follow us as we explore the life and drama-filled journey of Jeanne Villepreux-Power in episode ...

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35:18

Judith Love Cohen

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2024/05/13

Not only the mother of a famous Hollywood star, Judith Love Cohen was working on stars....or at least as an electrical engineer working for a supplier to NASA! Among her greatest accomplishments, was her work on the Apollo abort guidance system which helped safely guide astronauts back to earth during the disastrous Apollo 13 mission. Learn all about what went wrong during this disastrous mission, the role of the abort guidance system during the mission, as well as Judy's other contributions ...

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47:00

Maria Esperanza Martinez-Romero

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2024/04/29

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43:03

Hedy Lamarr

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2024/04/15

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48:33

Alice Hamilton

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2024/04/01

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45:16

Pratibha Gai

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2024/03/18

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50:43

Zale Parry

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2024/03/04

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38:57

Jeanne Baret

The Inventing HerStory podcast ·

2023/09/11

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37:53

Chien-Shiung Wu

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2023/08/21

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49:11

Mary Anning

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2023/08/07

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44:04

Maria Montessori

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2023/07/24

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