ShowID

1643

Event Date:

9/28/2017

Length:

00:27:49

Category:

Education - Science

Producer

Smithsonian National Air And Space Museum

Project

STEM in 30

Comments

“One small step for man.” “Boldly go where no man has gone before.” These iconic gender-specific phrases don’t tell the entire story. Women have been and continue to be an important part of the aerospace industry, from the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova, to human computer Katherine Johnson who helped send humans to the Moon, to Christina Koch, one of NASA’s newest astronauts. In this episode of STEM in 30, we will explore the women who are helping pave the way to Mars. We will be joined by "Astronaut Abby," a 20-year-old college student who has set her sights on becoming an astronaut and the first person to step on the planet Mars. She’s also the founder of the Mars Generation, a nonprofit dedicated to exciting young people about STEM education and space. This program is made possible through the generous support of NASA.

Grade Level:

Middle School Students

Resources:

https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/women-paving-the-way-to-mars/CNUbCbhuUjV8E6gb#r

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