Pratiwi Sudarmono facts for kids
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Pratiwi Sudarmono
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| Born | 31 July 1952 |
| Status | Retired |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Occupation | Scientist |
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| Selection | September 30, 1985 |
| Missions | STS-61-H (Canceled) |
Pratiwi Pujilestari Sudarmono, born on July 31, 1952, is a famous Indonesian scientist. She is a professor of microbiology at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta. Microbiology is the study of tiny living things like bacteria and viruses.
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Early Life and Education
Pratiwi Sudarmono studied very hard. She earned her master's degree from the University of Indonesia in 1977. Later, in 1984, she received her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. She earned this advanced degree from the University of Osaka in Japan. Molecular Biology is about understanding how living things work at a very tiny, basic level.
Her Amazing Career
After finishing her studies, Pratiwi Sudarmono began her scientific journey. She worked as a researcher, studying the molecular biology of Salmonella typhi. This is a type of bacteria that can cause illness.
From 1994 to 2000, she was the head of the Microbiology Department. This was at the Medical Faculty of the University of Indonesia. She also became a scholar in the Fulbright Program from 2001 to 2002. This program helps people from different countries learn and share knowledge.
A Dream of Space: The STS-61-H Mission
In October 1985, something very exciting happened. Pratiwi Sudarmono was chosen to be part of a NASA Space Shuttle mission! The mission was called STS-61-H. It was planned for mid-1986.
She was going to be a Payload Specialist. This means she would have been a scientist on the shuttle, in charge of special experiments. If the mission had gone as planned, she would have been the first Asian woman to travel into space! Taufik Akbar was her backup for this mission.
However, the mission did not happen. After the Space Shuttle Challenger had an accident in 1986, NASA changed its plans. Commercial satellites, like the Indonesian Palapa B-3 satellite that was supposed to be on STS-61-H, were no longer launched by the Space Shuttle. The Palapa B-3 satellite was later launched using a different type of rocket called a Delta rocket.
Awards and Recognition
Pratiwi Sudarmono has been recognized for her important work. In 2019, she received a special award. It was the GE Indonesia Recognition for Inspiring Women in STEM. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This award celebrates women who inspire others in these fields.
External links
- Spacefacts biography of Pratiwi Sudarmono
See also
In Spanish: Pratiwi Sudarmono para niños
