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Reach for the Stars


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Location:
UT Campus, LBJ Auditorium

Schedule:
5:30-6:15 - K-12 Teacher Workshop
5:30-6:15 - Richard Garriott
7-8:15 - Sally Ride Lecture

Web Broadcast:
The Live Webcast will start at 7pm. Please log on at least 15 minutes before 7pm to download the necessary plug-ins to view our webcast.

Directions:
The LBJ Auditorium is located on 2313 Red River Street. Building & Parking Maps




Friday, October 30, 2009 - 7 PM CT
View Archived Webcast

Reach for the Stars

by Dr. Sally Ride
NASA Astronaut (former),
President & CEO, Sally Ride Science


NOTE: at this time all seats in the LBJ Auditorium have been filled. There are no remaining seats for this lecture. Please join us by watching the webcast online.

What is the Lecture About?

On June 18, 1983, aboard the Orbiter Challenger, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space. Share an evening with Dr. Ride as she discusses the challenges of space, our changing planet, and science education in the U.S.


Presenter's Biosketch

Dr. Sally Ride

In addition to being the first American woman in space, Sally Ride has served as a member of the President’s Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology and is the only individual to have investigated both the Space Shuttle Challenger and Columbia accidents.

Dr. Ride has written 6 books, received numerous honors and awards, including induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame, the California Hall of Fame, the Aviation Hall of Fame, and the Astronaut Hall of Fame.

Her momentous journey to space inspired the foundation of Sally Ride Science in 2001, whose mission is to motivate young women to follow their dreams and pursue careers in science, math, and technology.

 



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