Empowering Minds: Women in Education- Dr. France A. Córdova

What was France A. Córdova best known for?

• Postsecondary Teacher

• Curriculum Developer

• Astrophysicist

• College Professor

What university did France A. Córdova attend?

• Yale University

• Harvard University

• University of Cambridge

• Stanford University

Where was France A. Córdova born at?

• Paris, France

• Dallas, Texas

• Rome, Italy

• Barcelona, Spain

How long did France A. Córdova lead as Chief Scientist at NASA?

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

How has France A. Córdova impacted teachers and students in the modern education system?

• By funding and expanding scientific research opportunities through the National Science Foundation

• By creating new laws for public school education

• By developing a new standardized testing system for high schools

• By limiting access to STEM education programs

How did France A. Córdova interest for science begin?

• the Apollo 11 moon landing

• Rockhound on the Red Planet

• Freedom 7, the First American in Space

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

During her presidency at Purdue University, which of the following initiatives did France A. Cordova implement to enhance educational opportunities?

• Established the College of Health and Human Sciences.

• Introduced a Global Research Policy Institute

• Increased student retention and graduation rates

• All of the above

Which University did France A. Cordova serve as president?

• Princeton University

• Purdue University

• Brown University

• The University of Austin Texas

What was one of Cordova’s major achievements in higher education while serving as chancellor of the University of California, Riverside?

• Eliminating general education requirements

• Reducing STEM funding

• Establishing the University’s first medical school

• Cutting funding for research programs

As the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), which major initiative did Cordova introduce?

• The “Big Ideas” initiative

• The “STEAM Cutbacks” program

• The “Space Research Only” policy

• The “Humanities Expansion” initiative