Source: Ministry of Science and Technology
Title: M Mangena: Launch of report for women in science, engineering and technology
ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MR MOSIBUDI MANGENA, AT THE LAUNCH OF THE REPORT FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Sandton, 8 November 2004
Distinguished guests
Ladies and Gentlemen
The contributions made by women to science, engineering and technology since the beginning of time, are not insignificant.
It is more than a century ago since Ellen Eglui invented a clothes wringer for washing machines. Her contribution to technology innovation radically improved the state of personal hygiene in the developed world. The sad reality is that she sold the patent rights for only $18 because she was black. In her own words she explains: ,
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