Women Innovators and Their Contributions

The video celebrates women in science, highlighting their significant contributions across various fields. It introduces Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, who inspired girls in STEM. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female doctor in the U.S., opened a medical college for women. Marie Curie, a Nobel laureate, made groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity. Barbara McClintock's work on jumping genes advanced genetic research. Maria Beasley invented the life raft, saving countless lives. Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood star, co-invented a technology foundational to modern wireless communication. The video encourages young girls to pursue science and make impactful contributions.

Which famous male scientist is often thought of first when considering scientists?

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Nikola Tesla

• Albert Einstein

What was Sally Ride's significant achievement in space exploration?

• First woman to command a space shuttle

• First woman to orbit the Earth

• First American woman to fly into space

• First woman to walk on the moon

What did Elizabeth Blackwell establish after losing her eyesight?

• A hospital for children

• A nursing school

• A medical college for women

• A research laboratory

What was Marie Curie's major contribution to science?

• Discovery of penicillin

• Theory of relativity

• Discovery of radioactivity

• Invention of the telescope

What did Barbara McClintock discover about genes?

• Genes are responsible for all diseases

• Genes are only found in animals

• Genes can jump or move to neighboring genes

• Genes are static and unchanging

What life-saving invention is Maria Beasley known for?

• The parachute

• The life jacket

• The fire extinguisher

• The life raft

What technology did Hedy Lamarr help to develop?

• The internet

• Wireless communication

• Television

• Electricity

What was the primary purpose of Hedy Lamarr's invention during World War II?

• To improve radio signals

• To enhance television broadcasts

• To create a secret communication system

• To develop radar technology

What is the main message of the conclusion?

• Science is a field dominated by men

• Women continue to make significant contributions to science

• Only a few women have contributed to science

• Women have already achieved everything in science

What is the hope for young girls mentioned in the conclusion?

• To avoid scientific careers

• To aspire to be renowned scientists

• To become famous actresses

• To focus on non-scientific fields