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An Exclusive Look… ‘The Illustrated Women in Science: Year Three’ A Collection Of Biographies And Comics

Dale DeBakcsyNovember 8, 2017

Hello there WYSKers the world over! My name is Dale and I’ve been writing the Women in Science Wednesday articles here for the last year or so. Nice to meet ya!...

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Bestselling Author Margot Lee Shetterly To Release Illustrated “Hidden Figures” Picture Book

wyskOctober 25, 2017

Since its release in September 2016, Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by ...

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Women of NASA LEGO Set Revealed, Launching Nov 1

wyskOctober 18, 2017

In August 2014 LEGO released the Research Institute, a set of female scientists, which included designs that were submitted to the LEGO Ideas contest by geochem...

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13-Year-Old Aspiring Astronaut’s Inspirational Speech At The March For Science

wyskApril 24, 2017

"Science is not a boy's game, it's not a girl's game. It's everyone's game."...

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‘Hidden Figures’ Tells True Story Of 3 Brilliant NASA Women Behind Historic Space Launch

wyskAugust 15, 2016

Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, "The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big."...

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Let’s Make The Proposed Women Of NASA Lego Set A Reality!

wyskJuly 25, 2016

Maia Weinstock, deputy editor of MIT News, has submitted a new Lego set idea celebrating the women of NASA, and she needs our votes!...

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These Girl Scouts Transformed Into 12 Of History’s Greatest Trailblazers And Icons For Inspiring Photo Shoot

wyskMarch 15, 2017

Each of the Girl Scouts were styled to resemble notable women from the past and present, like Mae Jemison, Hillary Clinton, Condoleezza Rice, and Celia Cruz....

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Free Screenings Of “Hidden Figures” To Be Held In 14 US Cities To Celebrate Black History Month

wyskFebruary 15, 2017

If you have not yet seen (and been inspired by) the 3X Academy Award nominated film "Hidden Figures", now is your chance to see it… for free on February 18....

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New Trailer For ‘Hidden Figures’ – True Story Of 3 NASA Women Behind Historic Space Launch

wyskNovember 16, 2016

"The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big." ...

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