Late nineteenth century in the United States Women in science

in later nineteenth century rise of women s college provided jobs women scientists, , opportunities education. women s colleges produced disproportionate number of women went on phds in science. many coeducational colleges , universities opened or started admit women during period; such institutions included on 3000 women in 1875, 1900 numbered 20,000.

an example elizabeth blackwell, became first certified female doctor in when graduated geneva medical college in 1849. sister, emily blackwell, , marie zakrzewska, blackwell founded new york infirmary women , children in 1857 , first women s medical college in 1868, providing both training , clinical experience women doctors. published several books on medical education women.

in 1876, elizabeth bragg became first woman graduate civil engineering degree in united states, university of california, berkeley.