Childhood
Did the high school she went to pay attention to math and science?
No
What was one of her first influences to become a scientist?
When she was 8 and she checked out a book at a library called The Boys First Book on Electronics.
True or false: at her high school she was encouraged to learn math and science.
False
What did she invent?
The illusion transmitter
What month was Valerie Thomas born in?
February
Did people support Valerie Thomas wanting to be a scientist?
No
What did she major in in university?
She majored in physics
What does what she invented do?
It is a device that would simulate a 3D viewing of an object
Where did she grow up?
Maryland
True or false: her father did not work on any electronic projects with her.
True
How many other girls majored in physics?
Only one other girl majored in physics.
What type of mirrors did what she invented use?
Concave mirrors
True or false: She failed all of her classes in university.
False, she did really well in her studies.
Where did she work after college?
She worked at NASA
Was the high school she attended an all-girls school?
Yes, it was.
How many mirrors did what she invented have?
Two mirrors
What university did she attend?
Morgan State University
Why didn't people support her wanting to be a scientist?
People didn't support her because she is female.
True or false: at college everyone supported her learning about physics.
False, a lot of people still didn't think she should learn about physics.
What has it been adapted to be used for?
It can be used during surgery and it can be used for production of television.