Gals Guide
Today we are talking about a gal who is a mathematician, a hidden figure and the first Black engineer at NASA. Her later work at Langley created opportunities for more women at NASA. Today we are talking about the life and legacy of your gal, Mary Jackson. Learn about Mary in 2 minutes Full Episode […]
We’re at Lawrence Library in Indianapolis presenting our interactive game, Gals of History! Adults and teens are invited to test their deduction skills and time travel power! They’ll learn about women of the past and present who have made the world more connected, creative and innovative. This fun and interactive presentation will feature representatives from […]
Today we are talking about a gal who is a math genius. Her calculations were pivotal in getting the first American in space and back home safely. But it didn’t stop there, from the early days of NACA testing airplanes and rocket all the way to the Space Shuttle Program she was there crunching the […]
Today we are talking about a gal who was the first Black supervisor at what would become NASA, we’re talking about gal who taught herself a computer language that only a handful of people even knew existed. She was a mathematician, a teacher, and a Hidden Figure. Today we’re talking about the life and legacy […]
Calling all fans of Your Gal Friday and #DirectedByWomen There is a surprisingly wonderful documentary on Netflix called Ella Brennan: Commanding The Table. Directed by Leslie Iwerks, the documentary tells the story of Ella Brennan who ran two of New Orleans successful and innovative restaurants; Brennan’s and Commander’s Palace. She created the jazz brunch, elevated creole […]
There is something beautiful, delicate and wonderfully technical about patent drawings. Commonly brought up on Your Gal Friday episodes these patents not only key history evidence but insight to an inventors skill and genius. Maria Beasley – Life Raft Marie Van Brittan Brown – Home Security System Josephine Cochrane – Automatic Dishwasher Mary Phelps Jacob […]
Gal’s Guide is delighted to be part of Starbase Indy this Thanksgiving Weekend. We have two fun events for you to check out. All included with your Starbase Indy Badge. Women in Science Game Participate in this fun game for all ages of women of science history. Presented by Gal’s Guide to the Galaxy, these […]
We have some amazing Kahoot quizzes about gals of history. Visit our Kahoot page. Featured Kahoot! Women Inventors More Kahoots! Gal’s of History (Elementary School Version) Gal’s of History (Middle School Version) Women of Science About our Kahoots We use these Kahoots in classrooms and events to shine a spotlight of amazing gals of history. […]
We recap the 19 gals we’ve covered on the show; provide more insights we learned after the show was released, behind the scenes, our favorite bits, listener feedback and plans for the future. Recap season 1 in about 3 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL PODCAST EPISODE IN AN AUDIO PLAYER ON YOUR COMPUTER/DEVICE. OR THE […]
Named by Sitting Bull “Little Miss Sure Shot.” She wow’d audiences before, after and during her time with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. She was an international star and rarely missed the mark. Today we’re talking about the life and legacy of your gal, Annie Oakley. LEARN ABOUT ANNIE IN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES CLICK […]
Gals Guide