Jasmin Moghbeli & 2023 SpaceX Mission

Jasmin Moghbeli & 2023 SpaceX Mission

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson was the first Englishwoman to become a physician and a surgeon. She also has made significant contributions to the field of medicine and women's rights.

Mapping a Mountain

Mapping a Mountain

Imagine your friend gives you a map to get to their house. The distance looks pretty short so you decide to walk there. About halfway through,  you realize there is a huge mountain along the way! Now you have to walk a lot farther than you planned. How could your friend have warned you about this on the map? Today we’re going to learn just that, exploring an important subject in math and science called topography!

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson & Determined Doctoring

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson & Determined Doctoring

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson was the first Englishwoman to become a physician and a surgeon. She also has made significant contributions to the field of medicine and women's rights.

Mae Jemison

Mae Jemison

Ever since she was little, Mae Jemison had a dream; she wanted to fly to space. She not only accomplished that, but she also became the first African American female to do so! Who is Mae Jemison, and what led her to become one of the most influential women in today’s world?

Athena Brensberger

Athena Brensberger

Athena Brensberger is a science YouTuber who created the channel AstroAthens, where she posts videos and music related to astronomy! She has faced many obstacles on the path to where she is today, but she has come out on the other side determined to follow her passions.

Tiera Guinn Fletcher

Tiera Guinn Fletcher

Tiera Guinn Fletcher is a young female aerospace engineer who works on NASA’s Space Launch System to put humans on Mars. Along with her career with Boeing, she now leads the outreach business called Rocket with the Fletchers with her husband to promote diversity in STEM and encourage the youth to explore careers in science.

Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols

In addition to being a successful actress, Nichelle Nichols worked closely with NASA during her lifetime to recruit more women and diverse scientists to their organization!

Henrietta Leavitt & Shining Stars

Henrietta Leavitt & Shining Stars

Henrietta Leavitt was an astrophysicist and astronomer whose contributions to astronomy revolutionized our knowledge of the universe. She defied the conventions of her time and paved the way for future generations to pursue their passions in the field of science. 

Light Refraction

Light Refraction

Have you ever noticed that a straw in a glass of water looks bent? This is an example of something called refraction. Today, we’ll learn more about this concept and create a fun optical illusion that results in some unlikely color combinations!