64- Texas Women in STEM

Episode 64 of the Texas History for Kids podcast, hosted by Michelle Gallegos, titled "64- Texas Women in STEM" was published on February 17, 2025 and runs 13 minutes.

February 17, 2025 ·13m · Texas History for Kids

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Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Did you know February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science? In today’s episode we will talk about a device that changed the way we explore space… A tiny genetic clue that unlocked the mystery of a devastating disease… and the link between roads and connecting people. They all have one thing in common—Texan women and science. Today, we’re uncovering the unique stories behind three women whose discoveries...

Episode Description

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text.

Did you know February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science? In today’s episode we will talk about a device that changed the way we explore space… A tiny genetic clue that unlocked the mystery of a devastating disease… and the link between roads and connecting people.
They all have one thing in common—Texan women and science. Today, we’re uncovering the unique stories behind three women whose discoveries reshaped the world.

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References

Ellen Ochoa. (2024, June 18). NASA. Retrieved February 14, 2025, from https://www.nasa.gov/people/ellen-ochoa/

https://patents.justia.com/inventor/ellen-ochoa

Scientist Spotlights: HHMI Investigator Huda Zoghbi

Wikipedia contributors. (2025, February 8). Leah Moncure. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15:39, February 15, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Leah_Moncure&oldid=1274654991

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