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“There is no demand for women engineers, as such, as there are for women doctors; but there's always a demand for anyone who can do a good piece of work.”

Quote by Edith Clarke

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Edith Clarke was an outstanding electrical engineer known for her contributions to power system analysis and transmission. Born on February 10, 1883, and passing away on October 29, 1959, she was one of the first women to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. Clarke's work had a profound impact on the power industry, promoting the safe operation of power systems. more

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