Empowering Minds
Geekesse Newsgroup
Celebrating the brilliance of women in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
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Championing Female Intelligence
Geekesse Newsgroup is dedicated to highlighting the achievements of intelligent women across various fields. We aim to inspire and support women and the men who appreciate their contributions. Join us in celebrating the intersection of science and femininity.
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Women of Science Fiction: Gertrude Barrows Bennett
Gertrude Barrows Bennett (1883-1948) was a writer of dark fantasy whose work influenced A. Merritt and H.P. Lovecraft in her own lifetime. Writing under the pen name Francis Stevens, she introduced bizarre and dystopian tropes to the world of science fiction, which…
Women of Science Fiction: Bebe Barron
Bebe Barron (1925-2008) and her husband Louis’ pioneering work in electronic music helped lay the foundation for the sound of sci-fi. Their blips, buzzes, gurgles and groans in Forbidden Planet (1956) made up the first ever entirely electronic score for a feature…
Women of Science Fiction: Leigh Brackett
Leigh Brackett (1915-1978) was an American science fiction writer and screenwriter known for her space opera stories. She wrote the first draft of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, but died before the movie was finished. For Further Reading: Leigh Brackett’s…
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Learn about influential women who are leading businesses, driving economic growth, and redefining leadership.
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