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Women in Space!

Inspiring Modern & Historic Female Contributions To The Space Industry

Organized by Tom Bickmore

Hosted by 1 expert guide

Hi everyone! It's Tom, your Space Tech & Rockets Teacher, here with an exciting new series!

Description

In this ongoing series, we will meet weekly to learn about and be inspired by women who have made or are making contributions to the space industry, from astronauts to scientists to influencers, and more!

Women have been and continue to make incredible contributions to the space industry and this class is our space to gather together to learn about them! If you have learned all about space without learning about the many women who have contributed then you are missing an important piece of the puzzle!

We will discover all about their lives, their careers, their families, how they become involved in the industry, and what they have contributed or are currently contributing.

Each week we will discuss one woman and her contribution to the space industry. Every week will be different so you can join the class anytime you like!

Format

This class will be a combination of video, slides, discussion, and Q&A. By default, we will learn about many interesting terms, facts, and events regarding space technology and the space industry. We will try to go back and forth between historic and modern space contributions and the schedule may be updated from time to time if necessary.

This class is meant to highlight the contributions of women to the space industry as well as inspire and empower young people to stay up to date on the industry and future opportunities they may have to contribute in their own way. Everyone is welcome to attend this class and join in anytime.

People we will be learning about:

  • Alyssa Carson (Modern): Aspiring to be the first person on Mars!
  • Sylvia Acevedo (Historic & Modern): Legendary Latina Rocket Scientist & CEO of Girl Scouts!
  • Sian Proctor (Modern): Geoscientist, Artist, Analog Astronaut & the first African American Woman to pilot a spacecraft!
  • Hayley Arceneaux (Modern): First person to go into space with a prosthesis after surviving bone cancer!
  • Jessica Meir (Modern): Participated in the first All-Female Spacewalk!
  • Jessica Watkins: Will be The First African American Woman to Live and Work on the International Space Station
  • Wally Funk (Historic & Modern): The Oldest Woman to fly to Space!

Meet the guides

Expert guides leading this course

Your Rocket Science and Space go-to person. Seasoned STEM teacher. Rad Recess Dad.
$25.00 per week