The New York Hall of Science showcases 'Women in the Space Age'

WNYC News | Mar 22, 2025

March is Women's History Month. And the New York Hall of Science has a new exhibit celebrating America's female astronauts.

'Imaging Women in the Space Age,' not only focuses on their achievements, but also considers the imagery and impact of movies, television, fashion and design. Curator Dr. Julie Wosk joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for a preview. Dr. Wosk is also the author of Women and the Machine, Representations from the Spinning Wheel to the Electronic Age and Artificial Women.

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