Exploring the Legacy of Women in Science

What year did the French Academy of Sciences deny Marie Curie membership?

• 1920

• 1935

• 1911

• 1903

What was the common societal expectation for women in the 1930s and 40s regarding education?

• To focus on family

• To attend college

• To become scientists

• To travel abroad

What subjects were traditionally encouraged for girls in Mamie Wong Moy's school?

• Law and Politics

• Science and Math

• Home Economics and Typing

• Engineering

Who inspired Mamie Wong Moy during her high school years?

• A history teacher

• A science teacher

• A music teacher

• A math teacher

What did Mamie Wong Moy's teacher encourage besides scientific curiosity?

• Competitive sports

• Business skills

• Creative expression

• Political activism

Where did Mamie Wong Moy earn her undergraduate degree?

• University of Texas at Austin

• Stanford University

• Texas A&M University

• University of Houston

What role did Mamie Wong Moy hold at the University of Houston?

• Dean of Students

• Professor of Chemistry

• Librarian

• Head of Admissions

What initiative did Moy found to support educators?

• FAST

• SMART

• LEARN

• EDUCATE

What anniversary coincided with the International Year of Chemistry?

• 25th anniversary of SMART

• 75th anniversary of the university

• 100th anniversary of Marie Curie's Nobel Prize

• 50th anniversary of Moy's teaching

What is emphasized as crucial for a successful career in science according to the narrative?

• Financial investment

• Political connections

• Passion and hard work

• Advanced technology