Women in STEM
In the 20th century, this woman was the first to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Marie Curie
This popular Netflix series follows a group of teenagers solving supernatural mysteries in Hawkins, Indiana.
Stranger Things
This NBA superstar, known for his incredible scoring ability and multiple championships, led the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA Championship
LeBron James
This year marked the admission of Colorado as the 38th state in the United States.
1876
This American author wrote "The Great Gatsby," a novel critiquing the American Dream in the 1920s.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
This scientist is credited with the discovery of the structure of DNA
Rosalind Franklin
This artist's 2022 album "Renaissance" celebrates dance music and was highly anticipated following a five-year hiatus.
Beyonce
This gymnast, who has a total of 32 medals from World Championships and the Olympics, is often referred to as the greatest gymnast of all time.
Simone Biles
This flower, known for its vibrant blue color and delicate petals, was designated as Colorado's state flower in 1899.
Columbine
This author, known for her novels "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and "Dust Tracks on a Road," is a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
Zora Neale Hurston
This mathematician made significant contributions to the calculation of planetary orbits critical for the USA's first moon landing
This streaming service released the critically acclaimed series "The Queen's Gambit," which sparked a renewed interest in chess.
Netflix
This Denver Nugget won back-to-back NBA MVP awards in 2021 and 2022, known for his exceptional passing as a center.
Nikola Jokic
This iconic outdoor concert venue in Colorado is known for its stunning natural acoustics and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2015.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
This author’s novel, "The Fault in Our Stars," was adapted into a successful film in 2014, further boosting his fame
John Green
This scientist won Nobel Prize her work on the development of CRISPR gene-editing technology
Jennifer Doudna
This beloved British baking competitionfeatures amateur bakers facing off in weekly challenges to impress a panel of judges
Great British Baking Show
This team finished as the runner-up in the 2022 World Cup, despite a valiant effort in the final against Argentina.
France
Colorado is home to this number of National Parks
4
This man’s obsession with the titular whale drives the plot of Herman Melville’s novel and leads to his tragic downfall.
Captain Ahab
This person invented the first computer algorithm intended to be processed by a machine and is often regarded as the first computer programmer
Ada Lovelace
In this 2021 film directed by Denis Villeneuve, a young nobleman embarks on a journey to save his family's legacy on the desert planet Arrakis.
Dune
This team, known for its distinctive red cars and rich history, has won the most Constructors' Championships in F1 history.
Ferrari
This vibrant city is the 3rd largest in the state of Colorado.
Aurora
This author and poet is best known for her groundbreaking autobiography, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," which explores themes of identity and resilience.
Maya Angelou