At 14, Mary Fairfax (later Mary Somerville) studied algebra & mathematics, defying her father’s wishes.

Eventually, she began experimenting & writing about #science. Her expertise spanned from astronomy to chemistry to physics & she published articles & books.

Along with Caroline Herschel, Mary became one of the first 2 honorary members of the Royal Astronomical Society. pubs.aip.org/physicstoday/arti…