Roberta Bondar Dr. Roberta Bondar is one of the great Canadians renowned to almost everyone in the country. She is famous for her milestone accomplishments as the first Canadian woman astronaut and the first neurologist in space. She was the second Canadian (after Marc Garneau) onboard a space shuttle (Bissett). Prior to being selected to the Canadian Space Program in December 1983, Dr. Bondar was already a highly proficient physician and researcher studying the nervous system (ACH). Dr. Bondar was born in 1945 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Her parents were of Ukrainian descent and English descent. Dr. Bondar was interested in science when she was a child. She enjoyed attending science fairs at her classes. Her parents built a laboratory …show more content…
Bondar graduated from Sir James Dunn High School in Sault Ste. Marie. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in zoology and agriculture from the University of Guelph in 1968, a Master of Science in experimental pathology from the University of Western Ontario in 1971, a Doctor of Philosophy in neuroscience from the University of Toronto in 1974, and a Doctor of Medicine from McMaster University in 1977. Dr. Bondar became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in neurology in 1981. She was certified in sky diving and parachuting. In 1986, Dr. Bondar was chosen as one of the six Canadian astronauts. The astronaut training was started in 1984. She became the chairperson of the Canadian Life Sciences Subcommittee for Space Station in 1985. She was a member of the Ontario Premier's Council on Science and Technology, and a Civil Aviation medical examiner. She is a member of the scientific team of Sunnybrook Health Science Centre. She conducts research into blood flow in the brain during microgravity, lower body negative pressure and various pathological …show more content…
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Annie Turnbo Malone was an entrepreneur and was also a chemist. She became a millionaire by making some hair products for some black women. She gave most of her money away to charity and to promote the African American. She was born on august 9, 1869, and was the tenth child out of eleven children that where born by Robert and Isabella turnbo. Annie’s parents died when she was young so her older sister took care of her until she was old enough to take care of herself.
He was the first Canadian to walk in space and the first to operate the Canadarm. In a different interview he was asked “During the 2001 mission, you became the first Canadian to walk in space. What’s the hardest thing to adapt to when you’re moving outside in space?” and “You were well-known when you went into space the last time, but you returned to Earth a celebrity. When did that hit home?” [5]. It is evident that Chris Hadfield is a pioneer for the new frontier, space. Additionally, Chris Hadfield was the first to operate the Canadarm in orbit. He completed several simulations before using the Canadarm in space. He used the arm to install a Russian docking module [6]. This shows his exploration of new technology that can only be used in space. To sum up, Chris Hadfield was a pioneer for the exploration of space as he was the first Canadian to walk and space and first Canadian to operate the never used before Canadarm therefore showing his significance to Canada.
Rita Crundwell was the trusted comptroller and treasurer of Dixon, Illinois with a passion for horses. She took advantage of her trust and responsibility to commit the largest known municipal fraud in the history of the United States. This fraudster has surprised and astounded people around the world by the amount of the fraud and for how long it went. Rita served the small town of Dixon from 1983 to 2012 until sentenced to nearly twenty years in federal prison for embezzling an astonishing $53.7 million. The story of this Dixon Commissioner shocked her small town and is studied by auditors all over.
I have known Paula Lahera for many years; however, our relationship really began to thrive four years ago. We both started at Harvard Westlake in ninth grade and having been at the same elementary school, knew each other well enough to strike up conversation. I knew right off the bat that we would develop a great friendship because I was able to recognize an intense curiosity and kindness in her that was welcoming for anyone slightly nervous at a new school.
Throughout history, many people have strongly influenced America in various aspects of society. Women have been thought of as subordinate to men since the beginning of time, and the United States has had the privilege to bring up many of the individuals that have changed the perspective of how women are viewed. One of the most notable people in American history has been Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg prodigiously influenced our views on gender equality by assisting women with their college admissions, fighting against pay discrimination for women and working for changes in state voting laws through the Supreme Court. As a consequence of her actions, opportunities for women have tremendously increased.
First Canadian astronaut into space was Marc Garneau during 1984 with about 10 experiments in hand
Dr. Sally Kristen Ride was born in Encino, California on May 26th, 1951. Growing up, Sally was considered a tomboy. She spent most of her time playing football and baseball with the neighborhood boys. As Sally grew older, she found a love for tennis and science fiction novels. In high school, she studied chemistry, physics, trigonometry, and calculus. Sally started her first year of college at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and then transferred to Stanford University in California. At Stanford, Sally’s main studies were english and physics. After graduation Sally entered Stanford’s Master’s program specializing in astrophysics. It was during this that Sally heard that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) were looking for young scientists to become mission specialists. She noticed that NASA was encouraging women to apply. Sally applied and seemed to fit all of the requirements. She was asked to report to ...
Flying is a big part of life. We use it for the injured to get them to hospitals, protecting people from criminals, tourists, we also use flying for the army and entertainment on holidays, and more. Bessie Coleman was one of these people who used flying for her own entertainment and to make people happy. Often Bessie would fight for what was right by not using violence. Bessie Coleman was the first Native American pilot. But what makes Bessie Coleman so important?
“I’m sorry, I did not mean to do it.” These were the last words of historical figure, Marie Antoinette, right before being executed for treason. Being viewed as very scandalous in her day, she lived a very interesting life: making the famous quote, “Let them eat cake,” and being accused of treason.
In early American society the males dominated everything from land owning to public office; however, eventually the females carved out a path among the overwhelming white male society. The Women's Rights campaign lasted from about 1848 and continued into the 1920s. Specifically, Jeannette Rankin paved the way for women in national office. She was the first woman elected into the House of Representatives and, therefore, into Congress. She was also one of the few suffragists elected into Congress. Rankin lead the way for future women in Congress and she even said "I won't be the last." Originally from Montana, Rankin served two separate terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and always stated her opinion, even if it was against the majority.
Kate Chopin was a feminist American short story and novelist. She is known as an advocate of feminist authors of the 20th century. Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Brontes influenced her writing. She grew up in a household full of women; including her mother, great-grandmother and the female maids her mother owned. Kate spent a lot of time up in her attack reading.
During a time of conflicting warfare, a person’s social position and temperament play a significant role in the ideals of society. A Tale of Two Cities manifests society’s response to the French Revolution. Times like this result in two options, either to keep moving on with life, or give in to the vengeance. Charles Dickens portrays both sides of humanity through his characterization. Madame Defarge is the most prominent character that represents the inability to resist violence during the Revolution. In Madame Defarge’s quest for revenge, her continuous knitting and dominance prompt her character development, establishing her character as the antagonist.
In 1977 Irene Pepperberg, a recent graduate of Harvard University, did something very bold. At a time when animals still were considered automatons, she set out to find what was on another creature’s mind by talking to it. She brought a one-year-old African gray parrot she named Alex into her lab to teach him to reproduce the sounds of the English language. “I thought if he learned to communicate, I could ask him questions about how he sees the world.”
Valentina Vladimora Nikolayeva Tereshkova was the first woman to enter into space. She joined a Soviet training program in the year 1961 and two years later she successfully orbited the earth 48 times in the Votsok 6.