Amelia Earheart in a radio broadcast, "A Woman's Place in Science". 1935

On June 18, 1928, Earhart became the first woman to successfully fly across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she delivered a radio broadcast in which she discussed the role of women in science. The world was changing quickly in 1935 as industry continued to grow rapidly and scientific discoveries continued to lead to a higher quality of life. Earheart astutely points to the fact that it was women who were benefiting the most from the new developments and ways of life and that they would have a larger role to play in the years to come.

"This modern world of science and invention is of particular interest to women, for the lives of women have been more affected by its new horizons than those of any other group."