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b'Emma Willard (1787-1870) was an American women\\u2019s rights activist and educator who pioneered the teaching of science, mathematics and social studies to young women. She dedicated her life to women\\u2019s higher education and worked in several schools. She founded the first school for women\\u2019s higher education, the Troy Female Seminary in Troy, New York. \\n\\nFor those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome! Here\\u2019s the deal: Every weekday, we highlight the stories of iconic women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. We\\u2019re talking about women from around the world and throughout history. Each month is themed. This month we\\u2019re going back to school, highlighting educators and intellectuals.'