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commented on the atmosphere of the conference: 'The change from the serious talks in the
Chemistry Laboratory Hall to the gay atmosphere at the pre-banquet reception was a vivid demonstration of the adaptability of the human female to varying conditions.' British attendees included engineers Isabel
170:, which stated that 'in focusing on the untapped potential and ability of talented women to participate in these professional activities, you and your colleagues are performing a distinguished service in our society'.
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241:, Japanese geochemist
221:ambassador to Israel.
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225:ICWES II - Cambridge
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492:ICWES XV - Adelaide
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437:ICWES X - Budapest
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322:, Nicole Becarud,
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302:ICWES III - Turin
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