Sally Ride

In the half page bibliography of Sally Ride, it is clear that she exemplifies all the characteristics of a critical thinker. First and Foremost she shows strong analytical skills. This is clear because her friends think she is an “exemplary critical thinker”, she realizes the importance of communication skills, and she was one of 35 astronauts picked in 1978. She is also an effective communicator. This is clear because she majored in both English and Physics in college. She obviously has strong research skills, because how else would she have earned a Ph.D. from Stanford? In my opinion anyone who can accomplish the things that Sally Ride has accomplished can only be assumed is a strong critical thinker. She has also written several children’s books and has addressed the United Nations, which further shows her strong communication skills and ambition to share the knowledge of space exploration to everyone. I think it is very impressive for someone to believe in something as strongly as she does and understand the importance of sending that message to children and other nations who may have the capability to further that goal.