Yesterday, Dr. Sally Ride, former NASA astronaut and first American woman in space, joined us for a special live chat to take questions from students at the Denver School of Science and Technology and across the country. Dr. Ride talked about the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and answered questions about her experiences in space.
You can check out the full video of the chat below or use the links below to skip to your favorite questions. A special thanks to the students at the Denver School of Science and Technology and National Geographic Kids for participating in yesterday’s chat.
- What class in high school prepared you the best for space?
- What was it like being the first woman in space?
- What made you so interested in science, technology, engineering, and math? What would you tell an 11-year-old girl about the importance of these subjects and what she can do to pursue these?
- How did your training and education prepare you for your first trip to space?
- What kind of extracurricular activities did you participate in outside of school?
- What is the coolest thing that ever happened to you in zero gravity?
- How have you seen technology change since you went into space? And want do you think about the direction of those changes?
- How did your education influence your decision to become an astronaut?
- Why do you think so many kids worry about math and are scared of it?
- Did you ever think of giving up on your dreams?
- Do you feel there was any part of your education that was missing?
- Do you think that going on fast rides at places like Disneyland are good practice for going into space?
- Would you want to live on the moon?
- Is there a lot of garbage in space?
- Would you want to live on the moon?
- What animals have been into space?
- Is it good for pets to go into space?
- Can you get online when you are in space?
- Would you like to be our graduation speaker?
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