Category: Women’s History Month

For day 16 of our Women’s History Month celebration, we recognize: Sally Ride! Sally Ride (May 26, 1951 – July 23, 2012) was the first American woman in space. Born in Encino, California on May 26, 1951, Ride was a passionate tennis player with hopes of becoming a professional. After leaving Swarthmore College during her … Continue reading Women’s History Month Celebration (Day 16)

For day 15 of our Women’s History Month celebration, we recognize: Dr. Marjorie Lee Browne! Dr. Marjorie Lee Browne (September 9, 1914 – October 19, 1979) was an educator, mathematician, and the third African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics. Born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 9, 1914, Browne shared a gift in mathematics. … Continue reading Women’s History Month Celebration (Day 15)

For day 14 of our Women’s History Month celebration, we recognize: Christa McAuliffe! Christa McAuliffe was the first American civilian chosen to go into space. Born on September 2, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts, McAuliffe had aspirations of traveling aboard the space shuttle. A graduate of Marian High School, she enrolled at Framingham State College where … Continue reading Women’s History Month Celebration (Day 14)

For day 13 of our Women’s History Month celebration, we recognize: Major General Marcelite Harris! Major General Marcelite J. Harris was the first African-American female general, the first female aircraft maintenance officer, the first female deputy commander for maintenance, and one of the first female air officers at the Air Force Academy. Born on January … Continue reading Women’s History Month Celebration (Day 13)

For day 12 of our Women’s History Month celebration, we recognize: Dr. Yvonne Cagle! Dr. Yvonne Cagle is a NASA Astronaut, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, and medical physician. Born on April 24, 1959, in West Point, NY, Yvonne Darlene Cagle shared an early interest in space. At the age of 13, she had the … Continue reading Women’s History Month Celebration (Day 12)

For day 11 of our Women’s History Month celebration, we recognize: Dr. Kalpana Chawla! Dr. Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian-born woman to go into space. Chawla was born in Karnal, India on July 1, 1961, as the youngest of four. Before becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States in the 1980s, Chawla attended … Continue reading Women’s History Month Celebration (Day 11)

For day 10 of our Women’s History Month celebration, we recognize: Dr. Ellen Ochoa! Dr. Ellen Ochoa is an electrical engineer, the first Hispanic woman to go into space, and the first Hispanic director of NASA Johnson Space Center. A graduate of San Diego State University, Ochoa earned her bachelor’s in physics and later, her … Continue reading Women’s History Month Celebration (Day 10)

For day 10 of our Women’s History Month celebration, we recognize: Willa Beatrice Brown! Willa Beatrice Brown was the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license and commercial license in the United States. She was also the first African American woman to become an officer in the Illinois Civil Air Patrol. Brown, a … Continue reading Women’s History Month Celebration (Day 9)

For day 8 of our Women’s History Month celebration, we recognize: Janet Harmon Bragg! Janet Harmon Waterford Bragg (March 24, 1907 – April 11, 1993) was an aviator, nurse, and the first African-American woman to hold a commercial pilot license. Born in Griffin, Georgia, Bragg attended Spelman Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia where she majored in … Continue reading Women’s History Month Celebration (Day 8)

For day 7 of our Women’s History Month celebration, we recognize: Bessie Coleman! Bessie Coleman (Jan. 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was the first woman of African American and Native American descent to receive a pilot’s license. Often called “Queen Bess,” Coleman was born in Atlanta, Texas on January 26, 1892, to Susan Coleman, … Continue reading Women’s History Month Celebration (Day 7)