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WorksheetsEmpowering Minds: Women in Education- Dr. France A. Córdova
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
