WorksheetsExploring Dr. Aprille Ericsson's Achievements
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Where did Dr. Aprille Ericsson earn her Ph.D. in engineering?
Harvard University
Howard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
What is Dr. Aprille Ericsson known for?
Being the first woman astronaut
Being one of the first African American women to earn a Ph.D. in engineering
Inventing the telescope
Writing science fiction books
What branch of engineering does Dr. Ericsson specialize in?
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
What is aerospace engineering?
The study of plants and animals
The design of aircraft and spacecraft
The construction of bridges and roads
The study of the Earth’s oceans
Which space agency does Dr. Aprille Ericsson work for?
SpaceX
NASA
Blue Origin
European Space Agency
What type of satellites has Dr. Ericsson worked on?
Weather satellites
Communication satellites
Earth-monitoring satellites
Moon exploration satellites
What challenges did Dr. Ericsson face as an engineering student?
Too many classes
Lack of diversity and isolation
Difficulty finding schools
Lack of funding for education
How did Dr. Ericsson overcome the challenges she faced?
By switching majors
By dropping out of college
Through perseverance and hard work
By avoiding difficult classes
Why is representation important in STEM fields?
It encourages diversity and brings new ideas
It makes work easier
It creates more jobs
It eliminates competition
What lesson can we learn from Dr. Ericsson’s life?
Hard work and perseverance can help you achieve great things
STEM careers are easy
Success happens overnight
Only certain people can succeed
