Rosalind Franklin is recognized for her pivotal work in the history of women's roles in scientific fields, particularly for her contributions to the discovery of the DNA double helix structure. Through her X-ray diffraction images of DNA, Franklin provided critical insights that informed Watson and Crick's model of DNA, although her contributions were initially underappreciated. Her story highlights the challenges women face in science and underscores the importance of acknowledging and supporting female scientists in all areas of research.