Women in Space and in Charge!
FairerScience colleague Donna Tambascio from our partner, Wellesley Centers for Women, wants us to be sure to follow next week's space shuttle launch. Why? Well it's not just because space travel is really cool (really, wouldn't you like to do it?)
The flight will be commanded by Wellesley College alumna and member of the Wellesley College Board of Trustees Pam Melroy. Colonel Melroy is the second woman ever to command a shuttle. Not only that, as shuttle commander, she will be bringing Dr. Peggy Whitson to her new post as the first woman to command the International Space Station.
Donna reminds us that NASA’s website is chock full of breaking news, daily reports and updates, and bios on the team. You can even get video feeds. The launch is Tuesday, October 23 at 11:30 a.m. EST. Let's all stop of a minute then and wish the women in charge well.