In response, LEGO launched a limited-edition Research Institute Set. “I want you to make more lego girl people and let them go on adventures and have fun ok!?! from Charlotte. They had no jobs, but the boys went on adventures, worked, saved people, and had jobs, even swam with sharks,” the handwritten letter said. “All the girls did was sit at home, go to the beach, and shop. She complained to the company that their female figurines were lame. It was from a 7-year-old named Charlotte. It aims to address criticism that LEGO’s figures don’t highlight enough women. In some ways, the selection of the NASA set is part of an ongoing effort. This includes science, technology, engineering and math. The company says it hopes the toys will help inspire young girls to think about careers in STEM.
It has an inspirational value as well as a build and play experience,” a spokesperson for LEGO told ABC News. “We’re really excited to be able to introduce Maia’s Women of NASA set. The playset also has a mini Space Shuttle and a tiny Hubble, among other props. Also in the set is Mae Jemison, the first African-American female in space. She was the first American woman in space. She is the “Mother of the Hubble Telescope.”
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She was part of the inspiration for the movie Hidden Figures. The set has mathematician Katherine Johnson. She was the software engineer who programmed the guidance and navigation systems for the Apollo missions. Her proposed playset has mini figurines of five remarkable NASA women. It will also honor other pioneers of the space program.īen Westcott at CNN reports that the winning concept was designed by Maia Weinstock. It honors female astronauts and mathematicians. The iconic toy company said that the concept was the winner of its LEGO Ideas competition. Why not celebrate with this LEGO Women of NASA set.
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