Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids will share some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history that you may not have learned in school. Educator, Michelle Gallegos, will dive into history from Texas' battles and historical monuments to the odd and enchanted in a kid-friendly manner within 15 minutes or less. New episodes come out every Monday.
Texas History for Kids
Episode 64- Texas Women in STEM
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Did you know February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science? In today’s episode we will talk about a device that changed the way we explore space… A tiny genetic clue that unlocked the mystery of a devastating disease… and the link between roads and connecting people.
They all have one thing in common—Texan women and science. Today, we’re uncovering the unique stories behind three women whose discoveries reshaped the world.
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References
Ellen Ochoa. (2024, June 18). NASA. Retrieved February 14, 2025, from https://www.nasa.gov/people/ellen-ochoa/
https://patents.justia.com/inventor/ellen-ochoa
Scientist Spotlights: HHMI Investigator Huda Zoghbi
Wikipedia contributors. (2025, February 8). Leah Moncure. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15:39, February 15, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Leah_Moncure&oldid=1274654991
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