
In this series of gallery talks, museum curators discuss the careers of women important to aviation or space science. On March 7, Valerie Neal presents “We Can Do It!' Women at Work on the International Space Station” (Gallery 114, Space Race/Space Hall). On March 14, Lisa Kathleen Graddy presents “Amelia Walker: Jailed for Freedom” (Gallery 211, Treasures of American History). On March 21, David Devorkin presents “What Are Stars Made Of? How Cecilia Payne Unlocked This Secret of the Universe in 1924” (Gallery 111, Explore the Universe). On March 28, Dorothy Cochrane presents “Jackie Cochran, Pilot in the Fastest Lane” (Gallery 105, Golden Age of Flight). Meet at the Museum Seal, near the National Mall entrance. Call 202.633.2640 for more information.
Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 12 noon |