In honor of #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈, we're spotlighting just a few of the many LGBTQ+ #STEM pioneers whose incredible achievements and innovations have benefited humankind: Sally Ride, Alan Turing, Sara Josephine Baker, Ben Barres, and Vivienne Ming. #STEMeducation #Space4All #YouBelongInSTEM #YourPlaceinSpace #ChallengerCenter (fb)

At just 24 years old, Jessica Grapentine already has her dream job as a Biomedical Flight Controller for the International Space Station program at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Although she was fascinated with space since she was in preschool, her passion truly blossomed in 5th grade as a summer camper at The Buehler Challenger & Science Center. “Having a place to go and connect with others who loved space as much as I did was instrumental in keeping that passion alive when I didn’t have many other outlets for it,” she said. “It was a crucial step in my pursuit of this passion as a full-time career.” Read Jessica's story: https://bit.ly/4dEG6Ff #STEM #STEMeducation #Space4All #YouBelongInSTEM #YourPlaceinSpace #ChallengerCenter (fb)