Viewing Earth from Space with Ellen Ochoa
Here's Where It Gets Interesting
English - March 10, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes - 88.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 13.3K ratingsGovernment Society & Culture Personal Journals history storytelling education government Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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To round out the week on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon talks with Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman who went to space. Ellen flew in space on four different occasions, and after her career as an active astronaut, she became the director of the Johnson Space Center. Listen in to Ellen’s story, and why, in her retirement from NASA, she continues to encourage women, Hispanics, and other underrepresented groups to pursue leadership and STEAM roles.Thank you to our guest, Dr. Ellen Ochoa.
Hosted by: Sharon McMahon
Guest: Dr. Ellen Ochoa
Executive Producer: Heather Jackson
Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder
Researcher: Valerie Hoback
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