Sally Ride
Physicist who became the first American woman in space.
Their Story
Sally Ride was a physicist and NASA astronaut who, in 1983, became the first American woman to travel into space. She flew aboard the Space Shuttle and operated its robotic arm. Later she founded programs to encourage young people, especially girls, to study science.
Era
1900s
Field
Physics
Sally Ride
Physicist who became the first American woman in space.
Science · Physics · 1900s · Women in STEM
Their Story
Sally Ride was a physicist and NASA astronaut who, in 1983, became the first American woman to travel into space. She flew aboard the Space Shuttle and operated its robotic arm. Later she founded programs to encourage young people, especially girls, to study science.
Key Innovation
Became the first American woman in space and championed STEM education for young people.
Why It Matters Today
Her flight and her education programs inspire students, especially girls, to pursue careers in science.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Ride
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
