Sally Ride

Personal Information
Sally Kristen Ride was born May 26,1951, in Encino, California. Her parents are Dr. and Mrs. Dale B. Ride. She enjoys playing tennis, volleyball, and softball. She also enjoys running.

Education
In 1968, Ride graduated from Westlake High School in Los Angeles, California. She attended Stanford University and received a Bachelor of Science in physics and a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1973. Ride continued her education by receiving a Master of Science and a Doctorate degree in physics.

Experience
Sally Ride joined NASA in 1977. During this time, she was involved in extensive training. After training, she was a part of several flights on the space shuttle Columbia. She served in many different areas on the space shuttles.

In 1983, Ride became famous by becoming the first American woman in space on the shuttle Challenger. After the Challenger exploded in 1986, she was involved in the investigation. She became the assistant to the NASA administrator in Washington, D.C. Dr. Ride retired from NASA in 1987 and began working at Stanford University.

Honors

Jefferson Award for Public Service
Women's Research and Education Institute's American Woman Award
National Spaceflight Medal
Inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame at Kennedy Space Center on June 21, 2003

Experience Sally Ride joined NASA in 1977. During this time, she was involved in extensive training. After training, she was a part of several flights on the space shuttle Columbia. She served in many different areas on the space shuttles.

Experience
Sally Ride joined NASA in 1977. During this time, she was involved in extensive training. After training, she was a part of several flights on the space shuttle Columbia. She served in many different areas on the space shuttles.