Inspired By Her

In 2003, Anju Bobby George competed at the World Athletics Championship. She jumped a distance of 6.70 meters (21 feet), which earned her a bronze medal. Anju was the first-ever Indian athlete to earn a medal at the championship! "Within three years, the girl cemented a place in the heart of sports lovers." Written and read by Julia S. Image: https://starsunfolded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Anju-Bobby-George.jpg

Today, you will hear a quick clip from an upcoming episode. This week's recording tells the story of Anju Bobby George. She is best known for becoming the first Indian athlete to earn a medal at the World Athletics Championship. Be sure to listen to her story!

Marie Tharp worked at Lamond Geological Observatory for 3 decades as a geologist. 1977, she created one of the most detailed maps of the ocean floor. Her map of the Atlantic Ocean let people see the ridges and valleys of the seafloor like never before.  "I had a blank canvas to fill with extraordinary possibilities, a fascinating jigsaw puzzle to piece together: mapping the world’s vast hidden seafloor." Written and read by Julia S.  Episode Image: https://ellingson.cc/news/2015/12/21/work-in-progress-marie-tharp

Margaret Hamilton was one of the few women who worked at NASA. She created software that recognized errors in the space shuttle's computers and was part of the team that worked to get men to the moon in 1969.  "Looking back, we were the luckiest people in the world. There was no choice but to be pioneers; no time to be beginners." Written and read by Julia S. Episode Image: https://daleel-madani.org/sites/default/files

In this short introductory episode, I quickly talk through what goes on in this podcast. What do I talk about? Who do I talk about? Find out more by listening to this episode!