Nuclear physics, particularly fission, may not have been discovered without Lise Meitner, but history seems to have forgotten about her. Of course, we all know the history of sexism in all fields but science has probably been one of the most affected by it. Most of the discoveries made by female scientists have been attributed to their male contemporaries despite the idea originating from the women. The same was true for Meitner.
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More importantly IMO, in my experience teaching people, especially kids, about the variety of people who contribute to science can be quite impactful. Reminding girls that women have done such work in the past does positively affect how they see the occupation in the present. And it is not just my experience too, as I vaguely remember research into how kids view gender roles in occupations, even with tests as simple as asking them to draw a doctor or a scientist.