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COE Distinguished Lecture Series Dr. Wangari Maathai
Sally K. Ride
-Former NASA Astronaut

-First American Woman in space

-Professor at the University of California, San Diego

Dr. Sally K. Ride, a former NASA Astronaut and the first American woman in space, is currently the President and CEO of Imaginary Lines, Inc. and a Professor of Physics at the University of California, San Diego.

In April of 2008 Dr. Ride will discuss her rise through the NASA program and how she currently supports young women to pursue careers in math, science and technology. In her nine years with NASA, Dr. Ride worked in mission control on shuttle missions, flew on the space shuttle Challenger twice, and headed a study of NASA's mission options and future. Dr. Ride has continuously displayed the leadership and determination it takes to succeed. She is now encouraging the next generation to follow their dreams and 'Reach for the Stars'.

Tuesday, April 8 at 8 PM
Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center


Tickets: On sale January 21, 2008
             
To order: Call 610 758-2787 (LUARTS)

For more information about the Distinguished Lecture Series:
Leaders of Practice please contact:

Tammy Palmer
Phone: 610 758-3226
Email:  tlp205@lehigh.edu

We regret that tickets from the 2006 lecture are neither valid nor redeemable. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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