From rocket scientists to code breakers, discover the incredibly inspiring stories of more than 30 women who fought through the obstacles, shattered the stereotypes, and embraced their STEM passions. Illustrated with 200 photos, the truly inspiring geniuses profiled here include Emmy Noether, respected peer of Einstein; Katherine Johnson, whose calculations at NASA meant that Alan Shepard and John Glenn made it home alive; Shakuntala Devi, who multiplied massive numbers in her head so her family could eat at night; and Carla Cotwright-Williams, who began her life in the dangerous streets of South-Central Los Angeles before skyrocketing to a powerful career with the Department of Defense.