Glossary

The Matilda Effect

The "Matilda Effect" refers to the fact that women scientists often see their discoveries or contributions minimized or credited to men instead.

The term comes from Matilda Joslyn Gage, a 19th-century feminist activist who spoke out against this injustice.

NASA

NASA stands for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

It’s the U.S. government agency responsible for space exploration, the study of planets and stars, and the development of new technology for space travel.

Apollo 11

The most famous NASA space mission, the one that brought the first humans to the Moon.