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What significant milestone did Mae Jemison achieve in her career?
What kind of support did Mae Jemison receive from her parents?
How did Mae Jemison react to her kindergarten teacher's suggestion about her career?
What notable experiences did Mae Jemison have before her flight into space?
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What was Mae Jemison's primary goal during her education and training?
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What organization did Mae Jemison decide to join after establishing her career as a doctor?
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Which statement reflects the societal view of women and African-Americans in science during Mae’s childhood?
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What emotional response did Mae Jemison have upon reaching space?
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What was Mae Jemison's role during her time as an astronaut?
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What technique did Mae Jemison use to investigate space motion sickness?
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Which organization is responsible for U.S. space exploration that accepted Mae into its astronaut program?
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How many applicants were there for the astronaut program Mae Jemison applied to?
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What was the significance of Mae Jemison's space mission on September 12, 1992?
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What primary responsibility did Mae describe for mission specialist astronauts?
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What kind of monitoring equipment did Mae use during her experiment?
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What was one of the common experiences among astronauts during their initial days in space?
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Study Notes
Endeavour's Historic Launch
- Endeavour launched on September 12, 1992, from Kennedy Space Center.
- Astronaut Mae Jemison became the first African-American woman in space.
Mae Jemison's Journey
- Mae's dream of space travel was achieved after years of dedication and training.
- Her supportive parents, Charlie and Dorothy Jemison, encouraged her various interests, including science and the arts.
- Faced skepticism early in her life, such as being told by her kindergarten teacher that she should aim to be a nurse instead of a scientist.
Education and Career Path
- Despite societal limitations, Mae excelled in science, spending significant time at the library exploring her interests.
- Attended college and medical school, gaining international experience in medical care in rural Kenya and a Cambodian refugee camp.
- Joined the Peace Corps, serving as a Medical Officer in Sierra Leone and Liberia for over two years.
NASA and Astronaut Training
- Accepted into NASA's astronaut program in June 1987, chosen from nearly 2,000 applicants as one of 15.
- Completed astronaut training, ultimately becoming a mission specialist responsible for conducting experiments and spacewalks.
Contribution to Space Science
- Endeavour's mission focused on scientific research, with Mae conducting key experiments.
- Investigated methods to control space motion sickness, an issue affecting half of astronauts in the early days of space travel.
- Employed biofeedback techniques, utilizing meditation and relaxation to manage physiological responses in space.
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Explore the historic journey of Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space, aboard the Endeavour spacecraft. This quiz delves into her achievements, the significance of her mission on September 12, 1992, and the impact of her contributions to space exploration.