Get inspired by these short films celebrating women in science! Viewing time less than 18 minutes.
Joy Buolamwini
By: Abbigail Mira - Ascot Avenue Elementary School
This film was made by Ascot Avenue Elementary student Abbigail Mira.
Sally Ride
By: Sarah Bravo
This short, animated documentary about astronaut Sally Ride was made by MY HERO Intern Sarah Bravo.
Dian Fossey; A Hero
Produced by:Lora Batchelor Middle School
This is a film about the life and career of Dian Fossey.
Katherine Johnson: The Human Computer
Jasmine Blossom Martoglio | Batchelor Middle School
This is a documentary about Katherine Johnson and why she is an American hero.
Secrets of the Universe Profile - DR. SANTONA TULI
Stephen Low
The Secrets of the Universe features Dr. Santona Ruli, a student of nuclear physics who shares about her involvement with CERN. PASSWORD: k2commu008
Breaking Boundaries in Science VR
Produced by:FILAMENT GAMES
Breaking Boundaries is an interactive celebration of history’s most influential women scientists.
A Woman's Place is in the Lab
Produced by:Christine Dennis
A historical look at the long road for women in science. Following the outstanding career of Dr. Gail Brown, PhD. Renowned Scientist.
"Lasting change is a series of compromises” - Jane Goodall
The world's foremost expert on chimps, Jane established the Jane Goodall Institute: a global community conservation organization. The Institute protects chimps and inspires people to conserve the natural world. A hero to many, she has inspired essays, art, and song from MY HERO's community. Learn more about Jane's work below.
Jane Goodall
By: Becky Miller
She turned hope into action.
Films from our Festival by Emerging Artists
Grace Hopper
By: Audrey Eason
Trailblazing mathematician Grace Hopper is amazing example of the power you have if you put your mind to it!
Sally Ride
By: Hanna
Documentary made by a 3rd grade student on why Sally Ride is her hero.
Women and Girls in Science: Hero Stories
Nancy Caruso
By: Anabelle Vo
Nancy Caruso
is a marine biologist who helped bring kelp forests back to the California coast.
Dr. Jessica Wade: Pioneering British Physicist and STEM Advocate
By: Abigail Richardson
Dr. Jess Wade is a British physicist and activist known for her work in organic electronics and her advocacy for diversity and inclusion in science.
Dr. Joy Buolamwini: Digital Activist
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about Dr. Joy Buolamwini, the computer scientist fighting against algorithmic bias.
Helen Greiner: Roboticist and Co-Founder of iRobot
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read about roboticist and co-founder of iRobot, Helen Greiner.
Valerie Thomas
By: Abigail Richardson
Diana Trujillo
By: Abigail Richardson
From housekeeper to aerospace leader Diana Trujillo is an inspiration to Latina engineers around the world!
Angela Duckworth
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read this story about American psychologist and author, Angela Duckworth.
Shree Bose: Scientist, Inventor and Member of Forbes 2023 30 Under 30
By: Naomi Gledhill
Shree Bose is an American scientist, currently working towards an MD from the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, and has been included in Forbes’ 2023 30 Under 30 list
Alyssa Carson: A Future in Mars
By: Jennifer Yoshikoshi
Nelly Cheboi: CNN’s Hero of the Year 2022
By: Naomi Gledhill
Dr. Gladys West: The Pioneer in Mathematics That Gave Us GPS
By: Naomi Gledhill
Rachel Carson
By: Wendy Jewell
Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring, was the mother of the environmental movement.
Regina G. Barber, Ph.D., ‘Chin@-Chicana’ Scientist Hero
By: Deborah Neff, MY HERO Staff writer
Sylvia Earle
By: Edward Ortiz
Sylvia Earle is changing the face of marine biology.
Katia Krafft
By: Abigail Richardson
Katia Krafft was a fearless pioneer in the study of volcanoes (volcanology), studying the explosive peaks at a time when there were few women in the field
How One Environmentalist Changed Our World: Jane Goodall
By: Saba Azimipour
Dr. Jane Goodall, named a UN Messenger of Peace, has been studying wild chimpanzees for over half a decade.
Valentina, First woman in space by MaRiana from US
By: Mariana
Valentina, First woman in space celebrated by Mariana
Peggy Whitson
By: Alex Gaytan
Peggy Whitson was the first female chief of NASA’s astronaut corps. (2/9/1960)
Hedy Lamarr
By: Paul from San Diego
Although known for her acting, Hedy Lamarr was a respected inventor whose selflessness and hard work made her a hero during WW2.
JEANETTE EPPS SET TO BECOME FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN ASTRONAUT ON ISS EXPEDITION CREW
By: ELLEN POWELL CSM Staff
Chiaki Mukai
By: Claudia Herrera Hudson
Chiaki Mukai is the first Japanese woman in space and the first Japanese citizen to do two spaceflights.
Sally Kristen Ride
By: Amanda Botts
Sally Ride is an astronaut, physicist, and was the first American woman to travel into space.
Judith A. Resnik
By: Alyssa from Ohio
Judith A. Resnik inspired others with her determination to become a scientist and an astronaut.
Mae Jemison
By: Allison Podzunas
Mae Jemsion is a retired NASA astronaut who was the first African American woman to travel in space.
Women and Girls in Science: Hero Stories for Younger Readers
Katherine Johnson: Early Reader Edition
By: Naomi Gledhill
Read this early-reader-friendly story about American mathematician, Katherine Johnson.
Ellen Ochoa: Early Reader Edition
By: Naomi Gledhill
Ellen Ochoa enjoyed learning about math, science, physics and engineering. In 1985, Ellen decided that she wanted to become an astronaut and fly to space.
Mae C. Jemison: Early Reader Edition
By: Naomi Gledhill
Mae C. Jemison was accepted to Stanford University with a scholarship aged 16. In 1987, Mae decided that she wanted to become an astronaut and fly to space.
Dame Jane Goodall: World Expert in Chimpanzees (Early-Reader Edition)
By: Naomi Gledhill
Dame Jane Goodall is the world's leading expert in chimpanzees. Read this early-reader edition to learn more about this incredible hero.
Lindsey Brinton
By: Sydney Roscoe
A middle school student shares her science hero: her sister, who has a PhD in Biomedical Engineering.
Marie M. Daly
By: Staff
Marie Maynard Daly was the first Black American woman to earn a PhD. in chemistry
Listen & Read Along
Science Hero: Marie M. Daly
Marie M. Daly became the first black woman in the United States to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry. She worked on chemical processes in living organisms
Science Hero: Nancy Caruso
Nancy founded the Kelp Fest in 2009 in order to help local communities better understand and appreciate the kelp forest.
Katherine Johnson
By: Kyra from Ankara, Turkey
Her story was hidden for decades: Katherine Johnson plotted multiple flight courses for NASA, including the Apollo 11 spacecraft, the first spaceship to reach the moon.
Ellen Ochoa
By: Daniel Chavez
As the first Hispanic female astronaut and a co-inventor of three patents, Ellen Ochoa is a shining example of female empowerment.
Andrea Mia Ghez
By: Jennifer Lauren Lee
Andrea Mia Ghez
is an astrophysicist best known for her discoveries about the black hole at the center of our galaxy.
Art
Katherine Johnson
By: Saint George
Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson is an African-American physicist and mathematician who made contributions to the United States' aeronautics and space programs with the early application of digital electronic computers at NASA
Rachel Carson by Roberty Shetterly, AWTT.org
By: Robert Shetterly
Often referred to as "The Mother of the Environmental Movement," Carson worked hard to raise awareness of the environmental and health risks caused by chemicals
Science is Universal - Celeste Byers for Amplifier
By: Celeste Byers
As part of the Amplifier Foundation's support of the March on Science, Byers designed this poster
Stories Courtesy of MY HERO Partners
Zara Rutherford: Teen pilot tours global airspace, sets new record for solo flight
Credit: Geert Vanden Wijngaert CSM
How an MIT scientist paved the way for women in science
By: Barbara Spindel, CSM Contributor
In 1999, women in science celebrated a major victory when MIT admitted to gender discrimination and became a pacesetter for equality.
Tania Ruiz
By: Star Lawrence<br> <h5>Originally published on the <b>Minority Scientists Net...
Tania Ruiz is an astrophysicist committed to science education and helping women reach their goals.
Related Pages
Science Heroes (Sloan Foundation Grant)
Thanks to a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, MY HERO has been able to increase the number of science profiles on the Web site, including women and underrepresented minorities.
President and CEO of the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), Margaret Honey led the organization to adopt Design-Make-Play, a strategy to promote STEM engagement and learning.
The largest free resource of its kind dedicated to increasing access to authentic and relatable images of real women in STEM.
Here in this digital library, you will find thousands of photos, videos and other assets that authentically represent women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The content features careers as diverse as shark tagging, fashion design, and training Olympic athletes, and nudges public perceptions in a more realistic direction that illuminates the importance of STEM everywhere.
IF/THEN Women in STEM
Credit: If/Then collection
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