"In just over a year, NASA's selection and Sally's conduct had transformed female astronauts from a punch line to a matter of national pride," Lynn Sherr.
The first American woman in space, Sally Ride, and her family advanced equality for women in a remarkable way. When Sally retired from NASA and created Sally Ride Science to encourage young girls in STEM, she worked to engage and inspire the next generation as well.
"In just over a year, NASA's selection and Sally's conduct had transformed female astronauts from a punch line to a matter of national pride," Lynn Sherr.
The first American woman in space, Sally Ride, and her family advanced equality for women in a remarkable way. When Sally retired from NASA and created Sally Ride Science to encourage young girls in STEM, she worked to engage and inspire the next generation as well.
Yes, I remember looking to both she and Billie Jean King and rooting them on, considering what I might do!