Sally Ride

1951-2012

Physicist and astronaut, the first American woman in space, where as a mission specialist she helped to launch satellites and conduct scientific experiments.

Alan Turing

1912–1954

British cryptanalyst, logician, philosopher and mathematician widely recognized as a pioneer of artificial intelligence and the father of computer science.

Magnus Hirschfeld

1868-1935

Pioneering German physician and sexologist, outspoken advocate for sexual minorities, important theorist of sexuality, and a prominent advocate for sexuality minorities in the early 20th century.

Oliver Sacks

1933-2015

Neurologist, naturalist, historian of science and author who wrote of his experiences with some of his patients to inform and inspire others.