Sally Ride Science
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Sally Ride Stem Awards
MIT Standout Jessica Lu Named Recipient of 2025 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Sally Ride STEM Award. Lu will be honored during the ITA Leadership Awards Weekend and will be awarded a $8,000 postgraduate scholarship.
42nd Anniversary Sally Ride's Historic Spaceflight
June 18, 2025, marks the 42nd anniversary of the day Sally Ride blasted off aboard shuttle Challenger to become America’s first woman in space. By breaking NASA’s gender barrier – and later championing equity in science education – Ride inspired girls and young people from diverse backgrounds to blaze trails in STEM fields that previously had seemed off-limits to them.
Sally Ride American Woman Quarters Program
The United States Mint will begin offering 100-coin bags and 40-coin rolls of circulation-quality 2022 Dr. Sally Ride quarter dollars in the American Women program beginning at noon Eastern Time March 22.
Sally Ride Science Academy
A dynamic STEAM program for K–12 students that brings science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to life through hands-on projects, real-world exploration, and guidance from expert instructors and inspiring role models.
Women In Leadership
This inspiring event brings together diverse, boundary-pushing leaders for dynamic conversations on defining bold paths, overcoming barriers, and leading with purpose, resilience, and lasting impact—while inspiring individuals to pursue their ambitions.
Opportunities at Sally Ride Science
Instructors and partners play a vital role in inspiring the next generation, using their expertise to open doors for K–12 students and help build the skills needed to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.