KATHRYN D. SULLIVAN

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 10/3/1951     Death:

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Kathryn Dwyer Sullivan is an American geologist, oceanographer, and former NASA astronaut and US Navy officer. She was a crew member on three Space Shuttle missions.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Kathryn D. Sullivan was the first American woman to walk in space during her time as a NASA astronaut, breaking barriers for women in space exploration. As a geologist and oceanographer, she brought a unique scientific perspective to her work in space, contributing to a deeper understanding of Earth and its natural processes from a celestial vantage point.

FAMOUS QUOTE

I have always loved sciencemuseumsin particular—the interactive hands-on museums ... They just exude creativity.Kathryn D. Sullivan (2020) cited in What We Lose When We Lose Museums onIEEE Spectrum, 9 November 2020.

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