Works Cited
Primary Sources
"1959-NASA Selects First U.S. Astronauts." Chemistry. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2013. <http://www.chemistry.about.com>. This source provided a photograph of the first NASA astronaut crew. This was useful because it showed who came before Sally Ride.
Astronaut Sally Ride Dies of Pancreatic Cancer. abc, 2012. Film. This source was useful because it provided an overall summary of Sally Ride and the basic achievements of her life. This was helpful because it is a good introduction to Sally Ride and sets up for more supporting information to come. That is why this source was so useful.
"Attendees at the Women in Astronomy and Space Science 2009." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful because it provided a photograph of a large group of women at a NASA sponsored program. This was valuable to my project because it helps to prove the impact that Sally Ride has had on women in science.
"Behind the Scenes: TRAINING Imagery." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. <http://spaceflight.nasa.gov>. This was a useful source for my project. This is because it provided a picture of Sally Ride's astronaut class.
Chicago Tribune [Chicago] 23 June 1983. Print. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
Children working on Sally Ride's EarthKAM program. Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2013. <http://sallyridescience.com>. This source was useful to my project. This is because it showed children working on one of Sally Ride's programs which helps to prove one of my points.
The Dallas Morning News [Dallas] 18 June 1983, sec. A. Print. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
"EarthKam." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source provided photographs from Earthkam. This was helpful because it shows how many kids use this and have been impacted or influenced by it.
"EarthKAM." Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2013. <http://earthkam.ucsd.com>. This source was helpful to my project. This is because it displayed the logo of a program that I refer back to many times throughout my project.
"EarthKAM Photo Gallery." Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://images.earthkam.ucsd.edu>. This source was helpful because it provided a picture taken by a student using one of Sally Ride's programs. This relates to my project because it helps to prove that students are being inspired by her programs and taking full advantage of them.
Ebony Apr.1977. Print. This source provided a NASA recruitment advertisement. This was valuable to my project because it shows the type of advertisement that Sally Ride would have seen.
Ferrell, Trena. Telephone interview. 25 Oct. 2012. This interview was useful because Trena Ferrell is an outreach coordinator at NASA so she does a lot to get girls interested in science. This relates to my topic because Sally Ride also did a lot to get girls interested in science. Therefore, Trena and Sally would most likely have similar points of view. That's why this interview was so useful.
"First U.S. Woman in Space, Sally Ride, Dies." News. N.p., 24 July 2012. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.news.com>. This source was helpful because it provided a photo of Sally Ride. This relates to my project because it puts a visual on the main part of the topic.
Garver, Lori. E-mail interview. Oct. 2012. This source was very helpful because Lori Garver is the Deputy Administrator for NASA. Therefore, hearing the opinions of someone who is a women holding an extremely high position at NASA helps to validate and highlight my points even more. That is why this source was so helpful.
"GRAIL MoonKAM." Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2013. <http://moonkam.ucsd.edu>. This was a helpful source. This is because it provided the logo for a company that is referred back to multiple times in my project.
"GRAIL MoonKAM Photo Gallery." Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://images.moonkam.ucsd.edu>. This source was helpful because it provided a photograph taken by a student using Sally Ride's programs. This relates to my topic because it proves the point that people are getting inspired by her programs.
"GRAIL Naming Contest to Begin 9/22/11." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://discovery.nasa.gov>. This source provided a logo for the GRAIL Moonkam. This was helpful because it provides a visual aid which helps in understanding the program and how it works.
Halvorson, Todd. "Sally Ride Aims to Launch American Girls on to High-Tech Careers." Space.com. N.p., 15 Mar. 2002. Web. 18 Mar. 2002. <http://www.space.com>. This source was useful because it provided information and testimonies on the programs that Sally Ride has started. This was important to include in my project because it helps to prove the point that girls were inspired by her programs. Therefore, this source was useful to my project.
"Inflight Views of the Crew of STS-7." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://science.ksc.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful because it provided a picture of Sally Ride and her crew from space. This was valuable to the project because it provided a visual of what was going on while Sally Ride was in space.
Lerman, Allie. Telephone interview. 26 Nov. 2012. This interview provided me with statistical information on attendance at Sally Ride Science Festivals. This was useful to my project because it helps to show about how many kids this program has reached out to. That is why this source was helpful.
Library of Congress. (1962).M. Scott Carpenter (left) and John Glenn testifying at House subcommittee hearings on the future role of women in space. Congressional Subcommittee Hearing. This source provided a visual of John Glenn testifying at the subcommittee hearings. This was valuable to my project because it provided a visual of John Glenn being at those hearings.
"Life with Robinson." The Washington Times [Washington D.C.] 5 July 1983, sec. C: 3. Print. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
Lindsey, Robert. "Shuttle Returns, Diverted to Land on the West Coast." The New York Times [New York City] 25 June 1983: 1. Print. This source was very helpful. This is because it provided primary information on Sally Ride and the missions she was on. This was useful to my topic because I am partially studying Sally Ride and her missions. The source was also one of the most famous newspapers in the United States so the information was definitely reliable and important. That is why this source was helpful.
"Lori Garver, NASA Deputy Administrator." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful because it provided a picture of Lori Garver. This was valuable to my project because it helps to see a female Deputy Administrator and also provides a face to the interview.
Luce, Clare B. "But Some People Simply Never Get the Message." Life Magazine 28 June 1963: p. 31. Print. This source provided a quote from astronaut John Glenn. This was useful to my project because it showed the opposition to my thesis saying that men were just better suited to be astronauts.
McEntee, Terry. E-mail interview. 26 Feb. 2013. I conducted an email interview with Terry McEntee. This was valuable to my project because she assisted Sally Ride for eighteen years, so she knew her on a personal level.
McWilliams, James. "Ride Tells Camper NASA Has 'No Issue' With Gender." Huntsville Times 30 Oct. 1999, sec. A: 1+. Print. This source provided an article about Sally Ride telling children that NASA has no issue with gender. This was valuable because it helps to prove the point that she inspired and motivated kids to follow a career path in science and engineering.
"Mission Archives." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This was a good source to use for my project. This is because the visual shows the crew that Sally Ride flew to space with.
National Science Foundation. Division of Science Resources Statistics. Science and Engineering Degrees: 1966-2001. By Susan T. Hill and Jean M. Johnson. Rept. no. NSF 04-311. Arlington: NSF, 2004. National Science Foundation. Web. 7 Mar. 2013. <http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf04311/pdf/nsf04311.pdf>. This source provided a graph comparing women and men in regards to earning engineering doctorates. This was valuable to my project because it demonstrated the increase in women earning engineering doctorates throughout the 1960s to 2000s.
NASA. "NASA Personnel." NASA History Office. By NASA. N.p.: n.p., 2009. 493. Print. This source was helpful because is provided statistical data. This was valuable to my project because it helped to give facts which proved that more women came after Sally Ride at NASA then before her space mission. That is why this source was useful to my project.
"NASA Astronaut Sally K. Ride." NASA. NASA, 25 July 2012. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source provided a picture of Sally Ride. This was useful to the project because it helps put a name to a face to make the information seem more realistic.
"NASA G.I.R.L.S." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://women.nasa.gov>. This source was useful because it provided a logo of a new company NASA has started to inspire girls and women at NASA. This relates to my project because it helps to show programs that NASA has to inspire women.
NASA Johnson Space Center. US Government Printing Office. Opportunities for Mission Specialist Candidate. 1976. Brochure. This source provided what an application for more information on becoming an astronaut would look like. This was valuable to my project because it showed an actual application similar to the one that Sally Ride would have seen.
"NASA Logo." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 21 Dec. 2012. <http://cpl.gsfc.nasa.gov>. This source provided an image of what the NASA logo is. This is helpful because it helps in identifying the company which Sally Ride was a part of.
"NASA Oribiter Fleet." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was useful. This is because it provided a visual to help people further process the points I make in my project.
"NASA People." NASA. NASA, 16 June 2008. Web. 21 Dec. 2012. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source provided Sally Ride's astronaut photo. This was useful because it provides people with an image of what Sally Ride looked like around the time that her first mission launched.
"NASA People." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was useful because it provided a large photograph put together of smaller photographs of current accomplished women at NASA. This was valuable to my project because it shows that Sally Ride was the path that led these women to where they are today.
"NASA's First Class of Female Astronauts." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was useful to my project. This is because it displays Sally Ride with her fellow women in the 1978 astronaut class.
"NASA Starts a New Program for Girls, NASA G.I.R.L.S. (Photos)." Examiner. Examiner, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://www.examiner.com>. This source was helpful because it provided the logo to a new program that gets girls interested in becoming scientists and engineers. This was valuable to the project because it helps to prove the impact that Sally Ride has had.
The New York Times [New York City]. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://nytimes.com>. This source was helpful because it provided an image of the STS-7 crew going into the space shuttle. This is valuable to my project because it helps when visualizing this historic event.
Parker, Jeff. "Following Sally Ride." Florida Today. Gannett, 25 July 2012. Web. 1 Dec. 2012. <http://cmsimg.floridatoday.com>. This was a helpful source because it proves that girls and women who are interested in science today have been inspired by Sally Ride and don't even realize that there was a time when women couldn't be astronauts. This relates to my project because it helps to prove the point that Sally Ride paved the way for other women to follow her at NASA. That is why this source was helpful.
Perkins, Lucian. "Trailblazing." The Washington Post [Washington D.C.] 11 Jan. 1985, sec. B: 3. Print. This source provided a story about how inspiring Sally Ride was. This was valuable because it helped to prove how much media attention she received and how much she influenced people.
"A Pioneer Dies, but Her Inspiration Lives On." Ms.Magazine. Ms.Magazine, 25 July 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://msmagazine.com>. This source provided a picture of Sally Ride. This was useful because it helps in visualizing the event.
Planetfest. Planetary Society. Planetary Society, n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2013. <http://www.planetary.com>. This video provided a clip of Lori Garver speaking at Planetfest. This contributed to my project because it proves that Sally Ride influenced women such as Lori Garver herself.
"Remembering Sally Ride: 1951-2012." NY Daily News. Daily News, 23 July 2012. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nydailynews.com>. This source was helpful because it provides a photo of Sally Ride. This relates to my topic because it provides a visual aid of what Sally Ride looks like.
Ride, Sally. E-mail interview by Scholastic. 20 Nov. 1998. This was a very helpful source. It provided an interview transcript with Sally Ride. This helped with my research because I was able to find out answers to questions I had from someone who isn't alive today. That's why this source was a great contribution to my research.
Ride, Sally. Interview by American Academy of Acheivement. 2 June 2006. This source was helpful because it provided an in depth interview with Sally Ride. This related to my topic because I am partially studying Sally Ride. Also, it provided answers to questions I have but I otherwise would have not gotten because she is no longer alive today. That is why I found this source helpful.
Ride, Sally. Interview by Mike Drummond. 1 Aug. 2007. This source provided an interview between Mike Drummond and Sally Ride. This was valuable to my project because it showed what Sally Ride's thoughts were behind her programs.
"RIP, Sally Ride." Xbradt. N.p., 23 July 2012. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://xbradt.com>. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
"Rolls and role models." Washington Times [Washington, DC] 2 Nov. 1984: 48. Print. This source was helpful because it provided information on a role model survey that had taken place. This was valuable to my project because it statistically proves the point that Sally Ride is a role model. That is why this source was so helpful.
"Sally Ride." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. <http://solarsystem.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful to my project. This is because the image gives you a visual of what Sally Ride looked like from space.
"Sally Ride." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful to my project. This is because it showed a visual of Sally Ride which is key to understanding some of her achievements.
"Sally Ride." Womens History. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://womenshistory.about.com>. This source provided a picture of Sally Ride. This was helpful because it helps to understand her life and the key events that took place in her life.
"Sally Ride-1951-2012: First American Woman in Space." Space News 27 Aug. 2012: 13-14. Print. This source was helpful because it shows statistics about women in space currently. This relates to my topic because to prove that more women are working at NASA now I have to have some statistics from now. This is why this source was so helpful.
"Sally Ride, A Bill Day Cartoon." Smart City Memphis. N.p., 25 July 2012. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://www.smartcitymemphis.com>. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
"Sally Ride at Historic Press Conference Before her Historic 1983 Misision." Academy of Achievement. Academy of Achievement, n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://www.achievement.org>. This source was helpful because it provided a picture of Sally Ride doing a press conference. This was valuable because it shows the amount of media attention she received which helped to enhance the impact that she had.
"Sally Ride, First American Woman in Space, Dies (Photos)." Examiner. Examiner, 24 July 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://www.examiner.com>. This source provided a photo of Sally Ride. This was helpful because it helps visualize the points I make throughout the website.
"Sally Ride: First American Woman in Space (Pictures)." Space.com. N.p., 23 July 2012. Web. 21 Dec. 2012. <http://www.space.com>. This source provided many pictures of Sally Ride. This was useful because it showed pictures of Sally Ride from space which were neat because you could see her performing the tasks that she was assigned on the mission.
"Sally Ride on Greater Boston." Greater Boston. Greater Boston, 24 July 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://www.wgbhnews.org>. This source provided a picture of Sally Ride doing an interview. This was helpful to the project because it shows how popular she was and shows how many interviews she did.
"Sally Ride Remembered: Editorial." Cleveland. N.p., 24 July 2012. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://www.cleveland.com>. This source was useful because it provided a visual of Sally Ride. This was useful to my project because it helps to enhance my points because it helps you further visualize the situation.
"Sally Ride RIP." All Voices. N.p., 24 July 2012. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://www.allvoices.com>. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
"Sally Ride Science Academy." Sally Ride Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. This source provided a map of where the Sally Ride Science Academies have been held, and how many teachers have been trained in the highlighted states. This was useful because it showed the impact that Sally Ride's programs have been having.
"Sally Ride Science Festival." Rice Space Institute. Rice Space Institute, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://rsi.rice.edu>. This source was useful because it provided a visual of a Sally Ride Science Festival. This was valuable to the project because it helps enhance the understanding of the impact that these festivals have had.
"Sally Ride was reluctant model of women's progress." The Washington Post [Washington DC] 24 July 2012: n. pag. Print. This source was a useful source because it provided information on things that Sally Ride suggested to benefit women who would come after her, and also provided information on others who worked with her in her early years at NASA. This related to my topic because this information helps to further prove that Sally Ride paved the way for women to come after her. That's why this source was valuable to my project.
"Sally's Joy Ride Into the Sky." TIME 3 June 1983: n. pag. Print. This source was useful because it provided valuable information on my topic. This source related to my topic because it helped to prove that Sally Ride paved the way for other women to follow her at NASA.
Sanborn, Sara. "Sally Ride: The Making of an Astronaut." Ms.Magazine Jan. 1983: 45. Print. This source provided a lot of background and important details about Sally Ride. This was valuable because the information helped to prove and strengthen my argument.
'She was dedicated, had a lot of drive'. HLN. HLN, n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2013. <http://www.hlntv.com>. This source provided a video of Norm Thagard talking about Sally Ride. This was valuable to my project because it shows that Sally Ride wanted to inspire.
Smith, Yvette, ed. "NASA Offers Condolences on the Passing of Pioneering Astronaut Sally K. Ride." NASA. NASA, 23 July 2012. Web. 22 Sept. 2012. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was really helpful. This is because the information is accurate, easy to find, and to the point. The point of the article was to honor Sally Ride after her passing. The quotes in this article were from people extremely high up at NASA which made the source a lot more useful and credible.
Smith CNN, Matt. "Astronauts Legacy: A boost for women in science." CNN U.S. CNN, n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2012. <http://articles.cnn.com>. This source was a useful tool. It had a lot of information and quotes because the source was about people that Sally Ride influenced. The information was reliable since the information in the article was based on what people had said. That's why CNN was a good tool to use.
Space Shuttle Logo. Blogspot. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://nasa-spacestation-info.blogspot.com>. This source provided the space shuttle program logo. This was valuable to my project because everything that made Sally Ride who she was revolved around the space shuttle program.
Stevens, William K. "Feminism Paved Astronaut's Way." The New York Times [New York City]: n. pag. Print. This source was helpful because it told how the women's movement led to Sally Ride going to space. This related to my project because it frames the time period and the events that led up to my project.
"STS-41-g." Powerhouse Museum. Powerhouse Museum, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.powerhousemuseum.com>. This source was helpful. This is because it provided me with a picture of Sally Ride's second mission patch which is an important detail in identifying a space mission.
STS-7 Launch. NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source provided a video of the launch of STS-7. This was useful to my project because it showed the launch of Sally Ride's crucial space mission.
Sweeney, Paul. "Sally Ride-'Super Woman.'" The Boston Globe [Boston] 29 May 1983: 4-4. Print. This was a useful source because it's a newspaper article from the time period talking about Sally Ride's popularity. This source relates to my topic because to prove that Sally Ride was a role model I need to have proof that she was popular. This is because if she was not popular she would not have been a role model to enough people. That is why this source was so useful.
This is a photograph from one of Sally Ride's main companies. Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://sallyridescience.com>. This source was helpful because it provided a visual aid to enhance my topic. The visual did this by showing my point to strengthen my argument.
This is a picture from Sally Ride's main company. Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://sallyridescience.com>. This picture was valuable because it provided a picture from Sally Ride's company. This related to my project because her company is a large part of what my project is about.
This is Sally Ride's official astronaut photograph. NASA. NASA, July 2012. Web. 1 Dec. 2012. <http://www.jsc.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful because it provided me with Sally Ride's official astronaut photograph. This relates to my topic because an astronauts astronaut photo is a signature photo to have. It also is helpful to have so that you can match a face with a name. That is why this photo was useful to my project.
"Timeline." Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2013. <http://sallyridescience.com>. This source was useful to my project. This is because is provided me with a candid photograph of Sally Ride inspiring others.
"Trailblazing." Cagle. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://www.cagle.com>. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
2001 A Space Odyssey Opening. Youtube. N.p., 10 Jan. 2007. Web. 29 Dec. 2012. <http://www.youtube.com>. This source provided the music to A 2001 Space Odyssey. This was useful because it creates a mood and interest for people to continue looking and reading the website.
United Press International. "Women's Leaders Hail Sally Ride." The New York Times [New York City] 19 June 1983: 20. Print. This source was helpful because is provided specific names of people that Sally Ride influenced. It also explained why she influenced them. This source will help strengthen my argument because the information is reliable, accurate, and proves my point. That is why this source was helpful.
United States. Cong. House. Special Subcommittee on the Selection of Astronauts of the Committee on Science and
Astronautics. Hearings on the Qualifications for Astronauts. 1962. 87th Cong., 2nd. 1-84. Print. This source provided a
transcript of the Special Subcommittee on the Selection of Astronauts of the Committee on Science and Astronautics. This was
valuable because it showed the prejudices against women in science, and breaking the barriers of women in science.
U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2007, The Nation's Report Card: America's high school graduates:Results from the 2005 NAEP High School Transcript Study, by C. Shettle et al. (NCES 2007-467) (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office). This source was helpful because it provided statistics on high school students' grades who are taking science and engineering courses. This was valuable to my project because it showed that girls have the qualifications to go into these careers but are being told that what they have is not enough.
U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS), “Degrees and Other Formal Awards Conferred Survey;" and Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, "Completions Survey" (IPEDS-C:01), 2000–01. This source provided statistics on the amount of women's bachelor degrees awarded in engineering. This was useful because it showed an increase in engineering degrees for women over time.
Video of Science Festival at Caltech. Prod. Parsons Video Animation Studio. Sally Ride Science. Film. This source was helpful because it provided a video of a Sally Ride science festival. This relates to my project because it shows how many kids go to these events and how inspired they are by them.
"View of the STS-7 Crew Debriefing After Completed Mission." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://science.ksc.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful because it provided a photograph of the STS-7 crew debriefing after the mission. This was valuable because it helped to show how important the mission was and also how much of a success it was.
The Washington Post [Washington D.C.] 4 June 1983, sec. A. Print. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the prejudices against women working in a science or space related field.
The Washington Post [Washington D.C.] 25 June 1983, sec. A. Print. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
Wilson, Jim, ed. "About NASA." NASA. NASA, 2011. Web. 22 Sept. 2012. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was useful and reliable. This source was reliable because all the information about NASA was coming directly from their website. Since the source was reliable the information is also very accurate. The source is also easy to use and information is easy to access. That's why this source was so reliable and easy to use.
"'A WOMAN'S PLACE IS NOW IN SPACE.'" Philidelphia Inquirer [Philidelphia] 23 July 1983: n. pag. Print. This source was helpful. This is because it helped to prove the point that Sally Ride broke gender barriers and paved the way for other woman to come after her in space.
"Woman's Rights." blsciblogs. N.p., 7 Dec. 2010. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu>. This source was useful because it helped to show the time period that led up to my project.
"Women and the Leadership Gap." The Daily Beast. The Daily Beast, 5 Mar. 2012. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.thedailybeast.com>. This source was helpful because it provided me with a graph of women in the workforce. This related to my project because it helped frame the historical context of my project.
"Women, Innovation, and Aerospace." Evenbrite. N.p., 8 Mar. 2012. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.evenbrite.com>. This source was helpful because it provided the logo of a NASA company that inspires women and girls. This was useful to my research because it helps to prove the point that Sally Ride paved the way for women to follow her at NASA.
"Women of SDO Logo." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was valuable because it provided a logo to a program for women at NASA. This was useful to the project because it helps to prove the lasting impact that Sally Ride has had on NASA.
Secondary Sources
Atkinson, D. Joseph. & Shafritz, Jay M. (1985). The Real Stuff: A History of NASA's Astronaut Recruitment Program. Praeger: New York. This source pointed me to valuable primary source documents. This source retells how NASA eventually included women and minorities into the astronaut recruitment program.
"Biographical Data." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2012. <http://www.jsc.nasa.gov>. This source was extremely useful. This is because NASA has a lot of history and information that is accessible and reliable because it is coming directly from NASA. The information is accurate, helpful, and easy to read. It also can be easily accessed and there are plenty of sources that NASA can help lead you to. This article provided important information that supported how Sally Ride was important to NASA. That is why this source was so helpful.
Chopra, Swati, et al., eds. "Sally Ride." Encyclopedia Britannica. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://www.britannica.com>. This source is very helpful and accurate. This is because the source had good information on Sally Ride which was from credible sources. Also, there was a plethora of information in the articles which made the source easy to read and a good place to find information. This source was not biased and just stated the facts which meant that the information was accurate. Therefore, this source is a reliable one and one to go back to in order to find information or verify information.
Foster, Amy E. Integrating Women into the Astronaut Corps. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins, 2011. Print. This book by Amy Amy Foster provided me with insight about the importance of Sally Ride’s leadership as the first U.S. female astronaut. This book also noted historical information about the discrimination faced by women in NASA from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Mercury 13, the Secret Astronauts. New York, NY: A & E Television Networks, 1998. This source provided a video clip of Jackie Cochran's effects on the space program. This was useful to my project because it framed the publics thoughts and feeling about women in the space program at the time.
Orr, Tamra. Sally Ride: The First American Women in Space. New York: Rosen Publishing Group, 2004. Print. This source was a biography on Sally Ride. I tprovided a lot of good background information on her and also on her missions. It also provided a lot of information about her breaking other gender barriers besides being the first American woman in space which was useful.
Ryba, Jeanne, ed. "Sally Ride: Setting the Stage for Women in Space." NASA. NASA, 16 June 2008. Web. 30 Sept. 2012. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source provided a little bit of information of how Sally Ride paved the way for other women. This source helped me find information on who Sally Ride influenced and also if Sally Ride knew how big of an impact she would have when she went to space.
"Sally Ride Remembered: Tributes to the First American Woman in Space." Space.com. Space.com, 23 July 2012. Web. 14 Oct. 2012. <http://www.space.com>. This source was helpful because it provided information on what people who are well known think about Sally Ride and her accomplishments. This was a good source because this source holds a lot of information on all space related topics. The information I got related to my topic because the more research I have about people Sally Ride influenced the stronger my argument will be. That is why this source was helpful.
Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, 2012. Web. 18 Oct. 2012. <http://sallyridescience.com>. This source was useful because I could find information on programs Sally Ride has started through a source I knew was reliable. This was useful to my project because Sally Ride started a lot of programs people don't know about, so this was a good way to find information on events and programs that weren't very publicized. That's why this source was so useful.
Space.com. Space.com, 24 July 2012. Web. 7 Oct. 2012. <http://www.space.com>. This source was useful. This is because it provided information on women that Sally Ride influenced. That was useful information because it proves my argument and is a tool I can use for my research. Also, Sally Ride worked on this website for a long time so it was interesting to see not only that she was a part of it but that she also has articles about her on it. That's why this source was useful.
Stone, Tanya Lee, and Margaret A. Weitekamp. Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream. Somerville: Candlewick Press, 2009.
Print. This source introduced me to the letter from Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson which showed his ill feelings to females in the astronaut
program. This relates to my topic because it shows why women were not a part of the space program during the 1950s and 1960s.
"Timeline." Sally Ride Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://www.sallyridescience.com>. This source was a great tool in research. This is because Sally Ride herself started this company so all the information on the source is reliable and accurate. Also, not only did it have information regarding Sally Ride but it involved programs, books, and other organizations in itself so that it was a starting point to help find more information. This source was not biased because all the information was true and not opinionated. Therefore, Sally Ride Science was a good source.
"Timeline: Women in Science and Engineering." Momox. N.p., 6 Apr. 2006. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. <http://momox.org/timeline.html>. This source provided a timeline of women in science. This was valuable to my project because it frames the time period of Sally Ride's space flight in history.
"The Women's Movement." Country Studies. U.S. Department of State, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://countrystudies.us>. This source was useful to my project. This is because it was key in understanding the historical context of my project.
Wyborny, Sheila. Astronauts. San Diego, California: Lucent Books, 2001. Print. This source was a book about astronauts who made a big impact in space or the space field. There was a short section on Sally Ride and I used it to verify information I had already collected and to also find some new information on Sally Ride.
Vergano, Dan. “Lost in Space: Female Pilots.” USAToday 15 Oct. 2009: n. pag. Web. 7 Mar. 2013. <http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2009-10-14-astronauts-women_N.htm>. This source provided an article on the Mercury 13 women. This was valuable to my project because it showed why women were not accepted into NASA before the 1970s.
"1959-NASA Selects First U.S. Astronauts." Chemistry. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2013. <http://www.chemistry.about.com>. This source provided a photograph of the first NASA astronaut crew. This was useful because it showed who came before Sally Ride.
Astronaut Sally Ride Dies of Pancreatic Cancer. abc, 2012. Film. This source was useful because it provided an overall summary of Sally Ride and the basic achievements of her life. This was helpful because it is a good introduction to Sally Ride and sets up for more supporting information to come. That is why this source was so useful.
"Attendees at the Women in Astronomy and Space Science 2009." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful because it provided a photograph of a large group of women at a NASA sponsored program. This was valuable to my project because it helps to prove the impact that Sally Ride has had on women in science.
"Behind the Scenes: TRAINING Imagery." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. <http://spaceflight.nasa.gov>. This was a useful source for my project. This is because it provided a picture of Sally Ride's astronaut class.
Chicago Tribune [Chicago] 23 June 1983. Print. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
Children working on Sally Ride's EarthKAM program. Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2013. <http://sallyridescience.com>. This source was useful to my project. This is because it showed children working on one of Sally Ride's programs which helps to prove one of my points.
The Dallas Morning News [Dallas] 18 June 1983, sec. A. Print. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
"EarthKam." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source provided photographs from Earthkam. This was helpful because it shows how many kids use this and have been impacted or influenced by it.
"EarthKAM." Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2013. <http://earthkam.ucsd.com>. This source was helpful to my project. This is because it displayed the logo of a program that I refer back to many times throughout my project.
"EarthKAM Photo Gallery." Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://images.earthkam.ucsd.edu>. This source was helpful because it provided a picture taken by a student using one of Sally Ride's programs. This relates to my project because it helps to prove that students are being inspired by her programs and taking full advantage of them.
Ebony Apr.1977. Print. This source provided a NASA recruitment advertisement. This was valuable to my project because it shows the type of advertisement that Sally Ride would have seen.
Ferrell, Trena. Telephone interview. 25 Oct. 2012. This interview was useful because Trena Ferrell is an outreach coordinator at NASA so she does a lot to get girls interested in science. This relates to my topic because Sally Ride also did a lot to get girls interested in science. Therefore, Trena and Sally would most likely have similar points of view. That's why this interview was so useful.
"First U.S. Woman in Space, Sally Ride, Dies." News. N.p., 24 July 2012. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.news.com>. This source was helpful because it provided a photo of Sally Ride. This relates to my project because it puts a visual on the main part of the topic.
Garver, Lori. E-mail interview. Oct. 2012. This source was very helpful because Lori Garver is the Deputy Administrator for NASA. Therefore, hearing the opinions of someone who is a women holding an extremely high position at NASA helps to validate and highlight my points even more. That is why this source was so helpful.
"GRAIL MoonKAM." Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2013. <http://moonkam.ucsd.edu>. This was a helpful source. This is because it provided the logo for a company that is referred back to multiple times in my project.
"GRAIL MoonKAM Photo Gallery." Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://images.moonkam.ucsd.edu>. This source was helpful because it provided a photograph taken by a student using Sally Ride's programs. This relates to my topic because it proves the point that people are getting inspired by her programs.
"GRAIL Naming Contest to Begin 9/22/11." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://discovery.nasa.gov>. This source provided a logo for the GRAIL Moonkam. This was helpful because it provides a visual aid which helps in understanding the program and how it works.
Halvorson, Todd. "Sally Ride Aims to Launch American Girls on to High-Tech Careers." Space.com. N.p., 15 Mar. 2002. Web. 18 Mar. 2002. <http://www.space.com>. This source was useful because it provided information and testimonies on the programs that Sally Ride has started. This was important to include in my project because it helps to prove the point that girls were inspired by her programs. Therefore, this source was useful to my project.
"Inflight Views of the Crew of STS-7." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://science.ksc.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful because it provided a picture of Sally Ride and her crew from space. This was valuable to the project because it provided a visual of what was going on while Sally Ride was in space.
Lerman, Allie. Telephone interview. 26 Nov. 2012. This interview provided me with statistical information on attendance at Sally Ride Science Festivals. This was useful to my project because it helps to show about how many kids this program has reached out to. That is why this source was helpful.
Library of Congress. (1962).M. Scott Carpenter (left) and John Glenn testifying at House subcommittee hearings on the future role of women in space. Congressional Subcommittee Hearing. This source provided a visual of John Glenn testifying at the subcommittee hearings. This was valuable to my project because it provided a visual of John Glenn being at those hearings.
"Life with Robinson." The Washington Times [Washington D.C.] 5 July 1983, sec. C: 3. Print. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
Lindsey, Robert. "Shuttle Returns, Diverted to Land on the West Coast." The New York Times [New York City] 25 June 1983: 1. Print. This source was very helpful. This is because it provided primary information on Sally Ride and the missions she was on. This was useful to my topic because I am partially studying Sally Ride and her missions. The source was also one of the most famous newspapers in the United States so the information was definitely reliable and important. That is why this source was helpful.
"Lori Garver, NASA Deputy Administrator." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful because it provided a picture of Lori Garver. This was valuable to my project because it helps to see a female Deputy Administrator and also provides a face to the interview.
Luce, Clare B. "But Some People Simply Never Get the Message." Life Magazine 28 June 1963: p. 31. Print. This source provided a quote from astronaut John Glenn. This was useful to my project because it showed the opposition to my thesis saying that men were just better suited to be astronauts.
McEntee, Terry. E-mail interview. 26 Feb. 2013. I conducted an email interview with Terry McEntee. This was valuable to my project because she assisted Sally Ride for eighteen years, so she knew her on a personal level.
McWilliams, James. "Ride Tells Camper NASA Has 'No Issue' With Gender." Huntsville Times 30 Oct. 1999, sec. A: 1+. Print. This source provided an article about Sally Ride telling children that NASA has no issue with gender. This was valuable because it helps to prove the point that she inspired and motivated kids to follow a career path in science and engineering.
"Mission Archives." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This was a good source to use for my project. This is because the visual shows the crew that Sally Ride flew to space with.
National Science Foundation. Division of Science Resources Statistics. Science and Engineering Degrees: 1966-2001. By Susan T. Hill and Jean M. Johnson. Rept. no. NSF 04-311. Arlington: NSF, 2004. National Science Foundation. Web. 7 Mar. 2013. <http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf04311/pdf/nsf04311.pdf>. This source provided a graph comparing women and men in regards to earning engineering doctorates. This was valuable to my project because it demonstrated the increase in women earning engineering doctorates throughout the 1960s to 2000s.
NASA. "NASA Personnel." NASA History Office. By NASA. N.p.: n.p., 2009. 493. Print. This source was helpful because is provided statistical data. This was valuable to my project because it helped to give facts which proved that more women came after Sally Ride at NASA then before her space mission. That is why this source was useful to my project.
"NASA Astronaut Sally K. Ride." NASA. NASA, 25 July 2012. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source provided a picture of Sally Ride. This was useful to the project because it helps put a name to a face to make the information seem more realistic.
"NASA G.I.R.L.S." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://women.nasa.gov>. This source was useful because it provided a logo of a new company NASA has started to inspire girls and women at NASA. This relates to my project because it helps to show programs that NASA has to inspire women.
NASA Johnson Space Center. US Government Printing Office. Opportunities for Mission Specialist Candidate. 1976. Brochure. This source provided what an application for more information on becoming an astronaut would look like. This was valuable to my project because it showed an actual application similar to the one that Sally Ride would have seen.
"NASA Logo." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 21 Dec. 2012. <http://cpl.gsfc.nasa.gov>. This source provided an image of what the NASA logo is. This is helpful because it helps in identifying the company which Sally Ride was a part of.
"NASA Oribiter Fleet." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was useful. This is because it provided a visual to help people further process the points I make in my project.
"NASA People." NASA. NASA, 16 June 2008. Web. 21 Dec. 2012. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source provided Sally Ride's astronaut photo. This was useful because it provides people with an image of what Sally Ride looked like around the time that her first mission launched.
"NASA People." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was useful because it provided a large photograph put together of smaller photographs of current accomplished women at NASA. This was valuable to my project because it shows that Sally Ride was the path that led these women to where they are today.
"NASA's First Class of Female Astronauts." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was useful to my project. This is because it displays Sally Ride with her fellow women in the 1978 astronaut class.
"NASA Starts a New Program for Girls, NASA G.I.R.L.S. (Photos)." Examiner. Examiner, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://www.examiner.com>. This source was helpful because it provided the logo to a new program that gets girls interested in becoming scientists and engineers. This was valuable to the project because it helps to prove the impact that Sally Ride has had.
The New York Times [New York City]. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://nytimes.com>. This source was helpful because it provided an image of the STS-7 crew going into the space shuttle. This is valuable to my project because it helps when visualizing this historic event.
Parker, Jeff. "Following Sally Ride." Florida Today. Gannett, 25 July 2012. Web. 1 Dec. 2012. <http://cmsimg.floridatoday.com>. This was a helpful source because it proves that girls and women who are interested in science today have been inspired by Sally Ride and don't even realize that there was a time when women couldn't be astronauts. This relates to my project because it helps to prove the point that Sally Ride paved the way for other women to follow her at NASA. That is why this source was helpful.
Perkins, Lucian. "Trailblazing." The Washington Post [Washington D.C.] 11 Jan. 1985, sec. B: 3. Print. This source provided a story about how inspiring Sally Ride was. This was valuable because it helped to prove how much media attention she received and how much she influenced people.
"A Pioneer Dies, but Her Inspiration Lives On." Ms.Magazine. Ms.Magazine, 25 July 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://msmagazine.com>. This source provided a picture of Sally Ride. This was useful because it helps in visualizing the event.
Planetfest. Planetary Society. Planetary Society, n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2013. <http://www.planetary.com>. This video provided a clip of Lori Garver speaking at Planetfest. This contributed to my project because it proves that Sally Ride influenced women such as Lori Garver herself.
"Remembering Sally Ride: 1951-2012." NY Daily News. Daily News, 23 July 2012. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nydailynews.com>. This source was helpful because it provides a photo of Sally Ride. This relates to my topic because it provides a visual aid of what Sally Ride looks like.
Ride, Sally. E-mail interview by Scholastic. 20 Nov. 1998. This was a very helpful source. It provided an interview transcript with Sally Ride. This helped with my research because I was able to find out answers to questions I had from someone who isn't alive today. That's why this source was a great contribution to my research.
Ride, Sally. Interview by American Academy of Acheivement. 2 June 2006. This source was helpful because it provided an in depth interview with Sally Ride. This related to my topic because I am partially studying Sally Ride. Also, it provided answers to questions I have but I otherwise would have not gotten because she is no longer alive today. That is why I found this source helpful.
Ride, Sally. Interview by Mike Drummond. 1 Aug. 2007. This source provided an interview between Mike Drummond and Sally Ride. This was valuable to my project because it showed what Sally Ride's thoughts were behind her programs.
"RIP, Sally Ride." Xbradt. N.p., 23 July 2012. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://xbradt.com>. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
"Rolls and role models." Washington Times [Washington, DC] 2 Nov. 1984: 48. Print. This source was helpful because it provided information on a role model survey that had taken place. This was valuable to my project because it statistically proves the point that Sally Ride is a role model. That is why this source was so helpful.
"Sally Ride." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2013. <http://solarsystem.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful to my project. This is because the image gives you a visual of what Sally Ride looked like from space.
"Sally Ride." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful to my project. This is because it showed a visual of Sally Ride which is key to understanding some of her achievements.
"Sally Ride." Womens History. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://womenshistory.about.com>. This source provided a picture of Sally Ride. This was helpful because it helps to understand her life and the key events that took place in her life.
"Sally Ride-1951-2012: First American Woman in Space." Space News 27 Aug. 2012: 13-14. Print. This source was helpful because it shows statistics about women in space currently. This relates to my topic because to prove that more women are working at NASA now I have to have some statistics from now. This is why this source was so helpful.
"Sally Ride, A Bill Day Cartoon." Smart City Memphis. N.p., 25 July 2012. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://www.smartcitymemphis.com>. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
"Sally Ride at Historic Press Conference Before her Historic 1983 Misision." Academy of Achievement. Academy of Achievement, n.d. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://www.achievement.org>. This source was helpful because it provided a picture of Sally Ride doing a press conference. This was valuable because it shows the amount of media attention she received which helped to enhance the impact that she had.
"Sally Ride, First American Woman in Space, Dies (Photos)." Examiner. Examiner, 24 July 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://www.examiner.com>. This source provided a photo of Sally Ride. This was helpful because it helps visualize the points I make throughout the website.
"Sally Ride: First American Woman in Space (Pictures)." Space.com. N.p., 23 July 2012. Web. 21 Dec. 2012. <http://www.space.com>. This source provided many pictures of Sally Ride. This was useful because it showed pictures of Sally Ride from space which were neat because you could see her performing the tasks that she was assigned on the mission.
"Sally Ride on Greater Boston." Greater Boston. Greater Boston, 24 July 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2013. <http://www.wgbhnews.org>. This source provided a picture of Sally Ride doing an interview. This was helpful to the project because it shows how popular she was and shows how many interviews she did.
"Sally Ride Remembered: Editorial." Cleveland. N.p., 24 July 2012. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://www.cleveland.com>. This source was useful because it provided a visual of Sally Ride. This was useful to my project because it helps to enhance my points because it helps you further visualize the situation.
"Sally Ride RIP." All Voices. N.p., 24 July 2012. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://www.allvoices.com>. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
"Sally Ride Science Academy." Sally Ride Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. This source provided a map of where the Sally Ride Science Academies have been held, and how many teachers have been trained in the highlighted states. This was useful because it showed the impact that Sally Ride's programs have been having.
"Sally Ride Science Festival." Rice Space Institute. Rice Space Institute, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://rsi.rice.edu>. This source was useful because it provided a visual of a Sally Ride Science Festival. This was valuable to the project because it helps enhance the understanding of the impact that these festivals have had.
"Sally Ride was reluctant model of women's progress." The Washington Post [Washington DC] 24 July 2012: n. pag. Print. This source was a useful source because it provided information on things that Sally Ride suggested to benefit women who would come after her, and also provided information on others who worked with her in her early years at NASA. This related to my topic because this information helps to further prove that Sally Ride paved the way for women to come after her. That's why this source was valuable to my project.
"Sally's Joy Ride Into the Sky." TIME 3 June 1983: n. pag. Print. This source was useful because it provided valuable information on my topic. This source related to my topic because it helped to prove that Sally Ride paved the way for other women to follow her at NASA.
Sanborn, Sara. "Sally Ride: The Making of an Astronaut." Ms.Magazine Jan. 1983: 45. Print. This source provided a lot of background and important details about Sally Ride. This was valuable because the information helped to prove and strengthen my argument.
'She was dedicated, had a lot of drive'. HLN. HLN, n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2013. <http://www.hlntv.com>. This source provided a video of Norm Thagard talking about Sally Ride. This was valuable to my project because it shows that Sally Ride wanted to inspire.
Smith, Yvette, ed. "NASA Offers Condolences on the Passing of Pioneering Astronaut Sally K. Ride." NASA. NASA, 23 July 2012. Web. 22 Sept. 2012. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was really helpful. This is because the information is accurate, easy to find, and to the point. The point of the article was to honor Sally Ride after her passing. The quotes in this article were from people extremely high up at NASA which made the source a lot more useful and credible.
Smith CNN, Matt. "Astronauts Legacy: A boost for women in science." CNN U.S. CNN, n.d. Web. 22 Sept. 2012. <http://articles.cnn.com>. This source was a useful tool. It had a lot of information and quotes because the source was about people that Sally Ride influenced. The information was reliable since the information in the article was based on what people had said. That's why CNN was a good tool to use.
Space Shuttle Logo. Blogspot. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://nasa-spacestation-info.blogspot.com>. This source provided the space shuttle program logo. This was valuable to my project because everything that made Sally Ride who she was revolved around the space shuttle program.
Stevens, William K. "Feminism Paved Astronaut's Way." The New York Times [New York City]: n. pag. Print. This source was helpful because it told how the women's movement led to Sally Ride going to space. This related to my project because it frames the time period and the events that led up to my project.
"STS-41-g." Powerhouse Museum. Powerhouse Museum, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.powerhousemuseum.com>. This source was helpful. This is because it provided me with a picture of Sally Ride's second mission patch which is an important detail in identifying a space mission.
STS-7 Launch. NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source provided a video of the launch of STS-7. This was useful to my project because it showed the launch of Sally Ride's crucial space mission.
Sweeney, Paul. "Sally Ride-'Super Woman.'" The Boston Globe [Boston] 29 May 1983: 4-4. Print. This was a useful source because it's a newspaper article from the time period talking about Sally Ride's popularity. This source relates to my topic because to prove that Sally Ride was a role model I need to have proof that she was popular. This is because if she was not popular she would not have been a role model to enough people. That is why this source was so useful.
This is a photograph from one of Sally Ride's main companies. Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://sallyridescience.com>. This source was helpful because it provided a visual aid to enhance my topic. The visual did this by showing my point to strengthen my argument.
This is a picture from Sally Ride's main company. Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://sallyridescience.com>. This picture was valuable because it provided a picture from Sally Ride's company. This related to my project because her company is a large part of what my project is about.
This is Sally Ride's official astronaut photograph. NASA. NASA, July 2012. Web. 1 Dec. 2012. <http://www.jsc.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful because it provided me with Sally Ride's official astronaut photograph. This relates to my topic because an astronauts astronaut photo is a signature photo to have. It also is helpful to have so that you can match a face with a name. That is why this photo was useful to my project.
"Timeline." Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2013. <http://sallyridescience.com>. This source was useful to my project. This is because is provided me with a candid photograph of Sally Ride inspiring others.
"Trailblazing." Cagle. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2013. <http://www.cagle.com>. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
2001 A Space Odyssey Opening. Youtube. N.p., 10 Jan. 2007. Web. 29 Dec. 2012. <http://www.youtube.com>. This source provided the music to A 2001 Space Odyssey. This was useful because it creates a mood and interest for people to continue looking and reading the website.
United Press International. "Women's Leaders Hail Sally Ride." The New York Times [New York City] 19 June 1983: 20. Print. This source was helpful because is provided specific names of people that Sally Ride influenced. It also explained why she influenced them. This source will help strengthen my argument because the information is reliable, accurate, and proves my point. That is why this source was helpful.
United States. Cong. House. Special Subcommittee on the Selection of Astronauts of the Committee on Science and
Astronautics. Hearings on the Qualifications for Astronauts. 1962. 87th Cong., 2nd. 1-84. Print. This source provided a
transcript of the Special Subcommittee on the Selection of Astronauts of the Committee on Science and Astronautics. This was
valuable because it showed the prejudices against women in science, and breaking the barriers of women in science.
U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2007, The Nation's Report Card: America's high school graduates:Results from the 2005 NAEP High School Transcript Study, by C. Shettle et al. (NCES 2007-467) (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office). This source was helpful because it provided statistics on high school students' grades who are taking science and engineering courses. This was valuable to my project because it showed that girls have the qualifications to go into these careers but are being told that what they have is not enough.
U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS), “Degrees and Other Formal Awards Conferred Survey;" and Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, "Completions Survey" (IPEDS-C:01), 2000–01. This source provided statistics on the amount of women's bachelor degrees awarded in engineering. This was useful because it showed an increase in engineering degrees for women over time.
Video of Science Festival at Caltech. Prod. Parsons Video Animation Studio. Sally Ride Science. Film. This source was helpful because it provided a video of a Sally Ride science festival. This relates to my project because it shows how many kids go to these events and how inspired they are by them.
"View of the STS-7 Crew Debriefing After Completed Mission." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://science.ksc.nasa.gov>. This source was helpful because it provided a photograph of the STS-7 crew debriefing after the mission. This was valuable because it helped to show how important the mission was and also how much of a success it was.
The Washington Post [Washington D.C.] 4 June 1983, sec. A. Print. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the prejudices against women working in a science or space related field.
The Washington Post [Washington D.C.] 25 June 1983, sec. A. Print. This source was helpful because it provided a political cartoon. This was valuable to the project because it helps to show the impact and publicity that STS-7 and particularly Sally Ride received.
Wilson, Jim, ed. "About NASA." NASA. NASA, 2011. Web. 22 Sept. 2012. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was useful and reliable. This source was reliable because all the information about NASA was coming directly from their website. Since the source was reliable the information is also very accurate. The source is also easy to use and information is easy to access. That's why this source was so reliable and easy to use.
"'A WOMAN'S PLACE IS NOW IN SPACE.'" Philidelphia Inquirer [Philidelphia] 23 July 1983: n. pag. Print. This source was helpful. This is because it helped to prove the point that Sally Ride broke gender barriers and paved the way for other woman to come after her in space.
"Woman's Rights." blsciblogs. N.p., 7 Dec. 2010. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu>. This source was useful because it helped to show the time period that led up to my project.
"Women and the Leadership Gap." The Daily Beast. The Daily Beast, 5 Mar. 2012. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.thedailybeast.com>. This source was helpful because it provided me with a graph of women in the workforce. This related to my project because it helped frame the historical context of my project.
"Women, Innovation, and Aerospace." Evenbrite. N.p., 8 Mar. 2012. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://www.evenbrite.com>. This source was helpful because it provided the logo of a NASA company that inspires women and girls. This was useful to my research because it helps to prove the point that Sally Ride paved the way for women to follow her at NASA.
"Women of SDO Logo." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 18 Jan. 2013. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source was valuable because it provided a logo to a program for women at NASA. This was useful to the project because it helps to prove the lasting impact that Sally Ride has had on NASA.
Secondary Sources
Atkinson, D. Joseph. & Shafritz, Jay M. (1985). The Real Stuff: A History of NASA's Astronaut Recruitment Program. Praeger: New York. This source pointed me to valuable primary source documents. This source retells how NASA eventually included women and minorities into the astronaut recruitment program.
"Biographical Data." NASA. NASA, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2012. <http://www.jsc.nasa.gov>. This source was extremely useful. This is because NASA has a lot of history and information that is accessible and reliable because it is coming directly from NASA. The information is accurate, helpful, and easy to read. It also can be easily accessed and there are plenty of sources that NASA can help lead you to. This article provided important information that supported how Sally Ride was important to NASA. That is why this source was so helpful.
Chopra, Swati, et al., eds. "Sally Ride." Encyclopedia Britannica. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://www.britannica.com>. This source is very helpful and accurate. This is because the source had good information on Sally Ride which was from credible sources. Also, there was a plethora of information in the articles which made the source easy to read and a good place to find information. This source was not biased and just stated the facts which meant that the information was accurate. Therefore, this source is a reliable one and one to go back to in order to find information or verify information.
Foster, Amy E. Integrating Women into the Astronaut Corps. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins, 2011. Print. This book by Amy Amy Foster provided me with insight about the importance of Sally Ride’s leadership as the first U.S. female astronaut. This book also noted historical information about the discrimination faced by women in NASA from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Mercury 13, the Secret Astronauts. New York, NY: A & E Television Networks, 1998. This source provided a video clip of Jackie Cochran's effects on the space program. This was useful to my project because it framed the publics thoughts and feeling about women in the space program at the time.
Orr, Tamra. Sally Ride: The First American Women in Space. New York: Rosen Publishing Group, 2004. Print. This source was a biography on Sally Ride. I tprovided a lot of good background information on her and also on her missions. It also provided a lot of information about her breaking other gender barriers besides being the first American woman in space which was useful.
Ryba, Jeanne, ed. "Sally Ride: Setting the Stage for Women in Space." NASA. NASA, 16 June 2008. Web. 30 Sept. 2012. <http://www.nasa.gov>. This source provided a little bit of information of how Sally Ride paved the way for other women. This source helped me find information on who Sally Ride influenced and also if Sally Ride knew how big of an impact she would have when she went to space.
"Sally Ride Remembered: Tributes to the First American Woman in Space." Space.com. Space.com, 23 July 2012. Web. 14 Oct. 2012. <http://www.space.com>. This source was helpful because it provided information on what people who are well known think about Sally Ride and her accomplishments. This was a good source because this source holds a lot of information on all space related topics. The information I got related to my topic because the more research I have about people Sally Ride influenced the stronger my argument will be. That is why this source was helpful.
Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science, 2012. Web. 18 Oct. 2012. <http://sallyridescience.com>. This source was useful because I could find information on programs Sally Ride has started through a source I knew was reliable. This was useful to my project because Sally Ride started a lot of programs people don't know about, so this was a good way to find information on events and programs that weren't very publicized. That's why this source was so useful.
Space.com. Space.com, 24 July 2012. Web. 7 Oct. 2012. <http://www.space.com>. This source was useful. This is because it provided information on women that Sally Ride influenced. That was useful information because it proves my argument and is a tool I can use for my research. Also, Sally Ride worked on this website for a long time so it was interesting to see not only that she was a part of it but that she also has articles about her on it. That's why this source was useful.
Stone, Tanya Lee, and Margaret A. Weitekamp. Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream. Somerville: Candlewick Press, 2009.
Print. This source introduced me to the letter from Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson which showed his ill feelings to females in the astronaut
program. This relates to my topic because it shows why women were not a part of the space program during the 1950s and 1960s.
"Timeline." Sally Ride Science. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://www.sallyridescience.com>. This source was a great tool in research. This is because Sally Ride herself started this company so all the information on the source is reliable and accurate. Also, not only did it have information regarding Sally Ride but it involved programs, books, and other organizations in itself so that it was a starting point to help find more information. This source was not biased because all the information was true and not opinionated. Therefore, Sally Ride Science was a good source.
"Timeline: Women in Science and Engineering." Momox. N.p., 6 Apr. 2006. Web. 3 Mar. 2013. <http://momox.org/timeline.html>. This source provided a timeline of women in science. This was valuable to my project because it frames the time period of Sally Ride's space flight in history.
"The Women's Movement." Country Studies. U.S. Department of State, n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2013. <http://countrystudies.us>. This source was useful to my project. This is because it was key in understanding the historical context of my project.
Wyborny, Sheila. Astronauts. San Diego, California: Lucent Books, 2001. Print. This source was a book about astronauts who made a big impact in space or the space field. There was a short section on Sally Ride and I used it to verify information I had already collected and to also find some new information on Sally Ride.
Vergano, Dan. “Lost in Space: Female Pilots.” USAToday 15 Oct. 2009: n. pag. Web. 7 Mar. 2013. <http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2009-10-14-astronauts-women_N.htm>. This source provided an article on the Mercury 13 women. This was valuable to my project because it showed why women were not accepted into NASA before the 1970s.