Sally Ride Science Program Insights

Sally Ride Science, named after the first American woman in space, celebrates its 20th anniversary. The program, based at UC San Diego, has educated thousands of students, focusing on diversity and inclusion. Initially offering in-person workshops, it adapted to online learning during the pandemic, expanding its reach to over 13 countries. The program emphasizes STEM education with creative approaches, inspiring students to explore science in innovative ways.

What was Sally Ride's primary goal in inspiring children?

• To teach them about space travel

• To encourage them to explore new frontiers through science

• To make them astronauts

• To focus solely on physics education

What was Sally Ride's role at UC San Diego?

• A chemistry professor

• A biology professor

• A mathematics professor

• A physics professor

What is a key principle of the Sally Ride Science program?

• Exclusivity

• Diversity and inclusion

• Limiting access to local students

• Focus on advanced students only

How did the Sally Ride Science program adapt to the challenges of the pandemic?

• By focusing only on local students

• By moving its courses online

• By reducing the number of courses

• By closing down temporarily

What was a significant outcome of moving the Sally Ride Science program online?

• Focus on only one subject

• Increased global reach

• Limited access to local students

• Decreased student enrollment

How many countries have students participating in the online Sally Ride Science program?

• 5

• 10

• 13

• 20

What is unique about the STEM courses offered by Sally Ride Science?

• They are only available in person

• They focus solely on theoretical knowledge

• They include creative elements like building shelters

• They are only for high school students

What is the primary focus of the creative STEM courses?

• To focus on competitive exams

• To teach only scientific facts

• To encourage artistic students to engage with science

• To prepare students for college

How do the courses help students who may not see themselves as scientists?

• By offering only theoretical classes

• By integrating art and creativity with science

• By limiting access to advanced students

• By focusing on memorization

What is the ultimate goal of the Sally Ride Science program?

• To limit courses to local students

• To make every student a physicist

• To focus on space exploration

• To inspire students to see their future in science