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Women in Science

Women in Science. Judith A. Resnick 4/5/1949 - 1/28/86. Joined space program in January 1978 and was the second woman in space. One of seven astronauts who died on the challenger space shuttle on January 28, 1986. Gertrude B. Elion 1918-1999.

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Women in Science

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  1. Women in Science

  2. Judith A. Resnick4/5/1949 - 1/28/86 • Joined space program in January 1978 and was the second woman in space. • One of seven astronauts who died on the challenger space shuttle on January 28, 1986

  3. Gertrude B. Elion1918-1999 • Winner of The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1988

  4. Dr. Sally Ride • First American Woman in space • Has a Ph.D in Physics! • Now works at the University of California at San Diego

  5. Second black woman to graduate from medical school Taught childcare to families in underprivileged neighborhoods No photo available Rebecca Cole1846-1922

  6. Founder of modern nursing Dedicated to caring for the sick and wounded in war Established a nurse’s training program Florence Nightingale1820-1910

  7. in 1955 became the first black woman to receive a doctorate in pharmacology No photo available Dr. Dolores Cooper Shockley

  8. Ms. Diann Jordan is the author of: Learn More! Sisters in Science

  9. Get involved in Science! Join the Association for Women in Science! Their mission: Achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Visit: www.awis.org

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