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Dr. Florence Bascom helped train the majority of female geologists in America during the early 20th century. By Smithsonian Institution from United States (Florence Bascom (1862-1945) [see page for license], via Wikimedia Commons
In Fire in the Heart, Molly’s mother worked as a geologist.
Life has gotten easier since then for women pursuing geoscience careers. Here’s one perspective: