The Mae Jemison Story | Bedtime History

The video explores Mae Jemison's journey from a stargazing child to becoming the first African American woman in space. It highlights her early life, education, and inspirations, including the influence of the 1960s space race and Star Trek. Mae's career path, overcoming challenges, and her historic space mission are discussed. Post-NASA, she continues to inspire youth and leads the 100 Year Starship project, aiming for interstellar travel. The video emphasizes the importance of dreaming big and working together to achieve seemingly impossible goals.

What inspired Mae Jemison to dream about space as a child?

• Her summer camp experiences

• Her father's job

• Her visits to the library

• Watching Star Trek

What challenge did Mae Jemison face during her childhood education?

• Financial difficulties

• Discouragement from teachers

• Lack of interest in science

• No access to books

Which subject did Mae Jemison NOT study in college?

• Dance

• Chemical engineering

• Astronomy

• Theater

What was one of Mae Jemison's biggest fears she had to overcome during her NASA training?

• Fear of flying

• Fear of water

• Fear of public speaking

• Fear of heights

What role did Mae Jemison serve on the space shuttle Endeavour?

• Pilot

• Mission Specialist

• Commander

• Flight Engineer

What project is Mae Jemison currently leading to advance space travel?

• Lunar Base Project

• 100 Year Starship

• Mars Rover Mission

• International Space Station Expansion

What does Mae Jemison emphasize to young people interested in space careers?

• Focus only on science subjects

• Avoid taking risks

• Follow traditional career paths

• Learn about various subjects