CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 17 -- Geoscience Australia issued the following news release:

A new book highlighting women changing the world through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) features Geoscience Australia geoscientist and a chronic illness and STEM advocate, Dr Verity Normington.

Celebrating women in STEM with disabilities and chronic illness, the book is a collaboration by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and global girl empowerment brand Rebel Girls, creators of the bestselling Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls.

In Australia, 21.4% of the population is living with some form of disability according to 2022 data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. By showcasing the stories of extraordinary women who have ...