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Marion Parker Civil Engineer Breaks Barriers in 1890s
Marion Parker, sole practical woman civil engineer in the country, recounts pursuing math and engineering at Ann Arbor, securing a position in a New York or Chicago office with equal pay and chance of advancement. She stresses thorough math, accuracy, and patient attention to detail as key qualifications for women entering the field.
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