Hedy Lamarr also worked on an elegant torpedo guidance system too.

As someone working in the sciences, I'm always glad to see something come out that will inspire anyone to go into science. Still, as for daring... I don't know if I see it. In the absence of a truly oppressive milieu, what is there to 'dare' against other than self challenge or personally imposed limitations? While there still are a few hold out of the "old boys club" in Science, to paraphase the Simpsons "I don't like it, but they'll be dead soon, so it's ok."