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Girls in STEM – Mary Jackson heads to NASA

February 22, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room
167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

This family-friendly program explores a different science-loving lady each session through story, art, and more!

One of the "Hidden Figures", Mary Jackson was the first black woman to work as an engineer for NASA. Join us as we learn about her road to scientific success, including her work in the Space Race and the first human spaceflight!

Registration is for one child with an adult. Adult must stay for the duration — this is not a drop-off program.

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