This document summarizes an interview with Sunita Williams, the first Indian American woman astronaut. Some key points:
Sunita Williams had a 195-day stay in space, setting records. She was inspired to join the Naval Academy by her brother and enjoyed the competitive environment. As an astronaut, she learned station systems and enjoyed international collaboration and the challenge of her projects. She advises women to pursue what others say they can't do and let their actions speak louder than words.
2. Say Yes or No
Women are superior to man in the modern world
Frailty, thy name is Woman
Woman can do any kind of job by taking risk and
involving danger
4. Sunita williams
An Indian American settled in USA
First woman ‘Astronaut’
Stayed in space 195 days
Creates world records in space
Awarded Padma Bushan by Indian government
5. JOINING THE NAVAL ACADEMY
Inspirations given by her brother
The whole family was active
Naval Academy was the right place for the
competitive swimmers
6. Work week in NASA
Schedule given every Friday
Learn the basic systems of the American
and Russian side of the space station
Learn about the heating system
8. Sunita’s advice to women
Avoid saying, “you can’t do it”
Do what others say “you can’t”
Action speaks louder than words
We live in deeds not in words
9. Other choice of career
Father influence be a veterinarian
Drawings of brain all over the rooms
Loved animals
12. Best part of NASA
Working with international partners
Team work
Cool project
She touched the sky
She isn’t going out to sea
13. NASA selection process
Selection from Army, Navy, Airforce
chooses about 100 people
Interview a medical exam
Main need is team player
Team oriented