Edith Clark: Pioneer in Engineering

How did Edith Clark feel entering a field where few women were welcomed?

• Confident and supported

• Challenged and determined

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Overwhelmed and discouraged

What problem did Edith Clark want to solve when she learned that electric signals faded over long distances?

• How to make signals louder

• Why signals faded over long distances

• How to create new types of signals

• How to make signals invisible

What tool did Edith invent to speed up calculations?

• A computer

• A calculator

• A slide rule

• An abacus

Why was building power lines across America an important problem to solve?

• To make America look more modern

• To provide electricity to more people

• To create more jobs for engineers

• To reduce the cost of electricity

What might be different if Edith hadn’t been successful in her work?

• There would be more power outages

• There would be fewer women in engineering

• America would have less advanced technology

• All of the above

What qualities did Edith Clark possess that contributed to her success?

• Perseverance and creativity

• Wealth and connections

• Luck and timing

• Popularity and charm

How did Edith's calculator impact the field of electrical engineering?

• It made calculations slower

• It was ten times faster than humans at solving certain equations

• It was not used by engineers

• It was only used for simple math

In what ways did Edith Clark pave the way for future generations of women in STEM fields?

• By discouraging them from entering STEM

• By setting an example and breaking barriers

• By creating exclusive clubs for women

• By focusing only on her own success

How did Edith's inventions and innovations contribute to the modernization of America?

• They had no significant impact

• They slowed down technological progress

• They helped advance electrical engineering and infrastructure

• They were only used in Europe

What lesson can you learn from Edith Clark's story that you can apply in your own life?

• Give up when things get tough

• Persevere and be creative in solving problems

• Avoid challenges and take the easy path

• Success comes without effort