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Tam Elizabeth O'Shaughnessy (born January 27, 1952) is an American children's science writer and former professional tennis player who co-founded the science education company Sally Ride Science together with her life partner, astronaut Sally Ride – the first American woman and third woman in space.
Tam Elizabeth O'Shaughnessy (San Andreas, 27 de enero de 1952) es una escritora de ciencia para niños estadounidense y extenista profesional, cofundadora de la empresa de educación científica Sally Ride Science junto con su pareja la astronauta Sally Ride.
25 de jul. de 2012 · The revelation came in a low-key way: Monday's obituary from Sally Ride Science, the educational venture she founded a decade ago, referred to Tam O'Shaughnessy as "her partner of 27 years."
23 de jun. de 2021 · Tam O'Shaughnessy and Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space — in 1983, aboard the space shuttle Challenger — shared a passion for getting girls involved in STEM. It led them to...
26 de jun. de 2023 · Tam O'Shaughnessy, who was Sally Ride's life partner for 27 years, spoke at a Kennedy Space Center event to mark the 40th anniversary of Ride's historic flight. She shared stories of Ride's achievements, personality, and legacy as a trailblazing astronaut and advocate for STEM education.
10 de oct. de 2019 · Space.com spoke with Tam O'Shaughnessy, Sally Ride's life partner, about Anne McClain and the difficulties that may face astronauts who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
30 de abr. de 2024 · Tam O'Shaughnessy is the executive director of Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego, a nonprofit organization that inspires girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue STEM careers. She is also the coauthor of several books by Sally Ride, the first American woman in space.
