At the conclusion of the second season of Nevertheless, we engaged four talented female illustrators from South America, Africa, the Middle East, and China to create a new series of posters. Initially crafted in English, we are excited to announce the availability of the complete set in eight languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Simplified Chinese, and English.

The women highlighted in these posters exemplify remarkable achievements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). You can hear more about their stories in our episode focusing on STEM Role Models.

We encourage you to download the posters and display them in your school or workplace. By doing so, you'll help raise awareness of these women's accomplishments and inspire a new generation of girls and women to pursue careers in STEM.

We are thrilled to see these posters being showcased around the globe. Share your photos with us on Twitter or Instagram. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher.

This initiative, including both the podcast and posters, is produced by the Storythings team.

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You can access the entire set of eight posters in: FRENCH, FRENCH CANADIAN, GERMAN, ITALIAN, SPANISH, BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE, and ENGLISH.

Feel free to remix and share for non-commercial purposes under the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 International license.

Dr. Hayat Sindi — Scientist and Innovator

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Dr. Hayat Sindi is a prominent biotechnologist from Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and the founder of the i2 Institute, as well as a co-founder of Diagnostics For All. She was recognized by Arabian Business magazine as the 19th most influential Arab globally and the ninth most influential Arab woman. Sindi earned her Ph.D. in biotechnology from Newnham College, Cambridge, in 2001, becoming the first Saudi woman to study biotechnology at Cambridge and the first woman from the Persian Gulf Arab states to obtain a doctorate in this field.

Artist: Lidia Tomashevskaya is a freelance illustrator based in Tel Aviv, Israel, who has collaborated with publishing houses and brands like Hewlett Packard.

Juliana Rotich — Technologist and Entrepreneur

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Juliana Rotich is a technologist, strategic advisor, and entrepreneur. She co-founded BRCK Inc., a technology company in Kenya focused on improving communication in areas with limited infrastructure. Additionally, she co-founded Ushahidi Inc., a nonprofit organization that develops open-source software to facilitate information flow globally.

Artist: Thandiwe Tshabalala is a graphic artist from Cape Town known for her vibrant and conceptual work. She received the prestigious Mbokodo Award for South African Women in the Arts in 2015.

Maria da Penha — Biopharmacist and Human Rights Advocate

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Maria da Penha is a Brazilian biopharmacist and activist for women's rights, particularly against domestic violence. Following a near-fatal attack by her husband, she faced significant legal hurdles, which eventually led to the establishment of the Maria da Penha Law in 2006, enhancing penalties for domestic violence in Brazil.

Artist: Camila Rosa is a freelance illustrator from Brazil who focuses on portraying women from a unique perspective that emphasizes strength and resilience, challenging conventional beauty norms.

Tu Youyou — Pharmaceutical Chemist and Educator

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Tu Youyou is a renowned pharmaceutical chemist from China, celebrated for her discovery of artemisinin and dihydroartemisinin, crucial drugs for malaria treatment. Her groundbreaking work has significantly impacted tropical medicine, saving millions of lives. Tu received the 2011 Lasker Award and the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, becoming the first Chinese laureate in this field.

Artist: Xu Hui is an illustrator from Jinan, China, whose work can be explored on Behance.

Mae C. Jemison — Astronaut and Physician

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Mae C. Jemison is an American engineer, physician, and NASA astronaut who made history as the first African American woman in space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992. After leaving NASA in 1993, she founded a company focused on the integration of technology into daily life and has made appearances on television, including a role in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Artist: Karina Perez is a Mexican American illustrator and designer who expresses her storytelling through design and color.

Cynthia Breazeal — Scientist and Roboticist

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Dr. Cynthia Breazeal is an Associate Professor at MIT and the founder of the Personal Robots Group at the Media Lab. She is recognized as a pioneer in social robotics and human-robot interaction, and she has authored numerous publications on these topics.

Artist: Joana Neves is a digital artist from Portugal with a passion for fashion and folklore.

Gladys West — Mathematician

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Gladys West is an American mathematician known for her significant contributions to the development of GPS technology, which only came to light when her achievements were highlighted by a sorority member.

Artist: Geneva B is a self-taught illustrator from North Carolina known for her colorful and whimsical designs.

Rosalind Franklin — Scientist

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Rosalind Franklin was a trailblazer in molecular biology, recognized for her pivotal research on the structure of DNA, coal, and viruses. Her X-ray diffraction images were instrumental in the discovery of DNA's double helix, although her contributions were overshadowed for years. In 2003, the Royal Society established the Rosalind Franklin Award to honor outstanding achievements by women in STEM.

Artist: Juliette Brocal is an animation student and illustrator from France with a love for seaside scenes and musical themes.

Download the posters in all eight languages:

Access the complete set of eight posters in: FRENCH, FRENCH CANADIAN, GERMAN, ITALIAN, SPANISH, BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE, and ENGLISH.

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