Journalists – February 2017 ENewsletter

by | Feb 1, 2017 | In The News, Newsletters

The recent passing of British journalist Clare Hollingworth, who reported the outbreak of World War II, reminds us that women have played key roles in reporting news. AlthougFebruary 2017 Her Story ENewsletter as published_Page_1h the role of newspapers is diminishing today, for a long time people got their information from the iconic newspaper. Women’s participation was important and effective. In this ENewsletter, we learn about two historical women journalists: Ida B. Wells-Barnett (commonly called Ida B. Wells) and Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochran Seaman).

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Astronomers – January 2017 ENewsletter

by | Jan 1, 2017 | In The News, Newsletters

The publication of The Glass Universe and the release of the movie, Hidden Figures, as well as the recent death of astronomer Vera Rubin reminds us to share the stories of three historical women astronomers.  In this ENewsletter, we learn about Maria Mitchell, Williamina Fleming and Vera Rubin.

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Astronauts – December 2016 ENewsletter

by | Dec 1, 2016 | In The News, Newsletters

Fascination with space travel has intrigued generations, probably for millennia.  More recently, every rocket launch 
and NASA mission has inspired awe.  Many of us are still enthralled by science fiction movies including the Star Wars and Star Trek episodes.  Let’s learn about some real American women astronauts:  Mae Jemison and Ellen Ochoa.  We selected these two women to profile; there have been other women astronauts with whom you may be familiar.

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