Dr. Sally Ride became the first American woman to go to space in 1983. She was also the first astronaut known to have been LGBTQ+, though she was not able to publicly come out until after her death. Through the work she did after her time at NASA, she helped increase scientific literacy especially for both women and other minorities.
In this week's episode of Cosmos from your Couch, join PhD candidate Bethany Ann Ludwig as she guides us through Dr. Ride's journey to become an astronaut, her experiences as a queer person, and her lasting legacy!
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The Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Toronto is an endowed research institute with over 80 faculty, postdocs, students, and staff, dedicated to innovative technology, groundbreaking research, world-class training, and public engagement. The research themes of its faculty and Dunlap Fellows span the Universe and include: optical, infrared and radio instrumentation, Dark Energy, large-scale structure, the Cosmic Microwave Background, the interstellar medium, galaxy evolution, cosmic magnetism and time-domain science. The Dunlap Institute, the David A. Dunlap of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and other researchers across the University of Toronto's three campuses together comprise the leading concentration of astronomers in Canada, at the leading research university in the country. The Dunlap Institute is committed to making its science, training, and public outreach activities productive and enjoyable for everyone of all backgrounds and identities.
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