Sally Ride, famous astronaut, is an excellent critical thinker. According to the text, the characteristics of a skilled critical thinker include: analytical skills, communication skills, being well informed and having good research techniques; having flexibility and tolerance of ambiguity; having open-minded skepticism and good problem solving; being attentive, mindful and intellectually curious, and engaging in collaborative learning.
The text says that “she is able to clearly articulate and develop strategies to meet her life goals.” This demonstrates the quality of flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity. “Effective decision making includes setting clear … goals in our lives and developing a realistic strategy for achieving [those] goals.”
“Ride was chosen to serve as Capcom for the first and second shuttle flights – the person on the ground who handles all the ground-to-staff flight communication.” Holding this position is demonstrative of her effective communication skills. Also, she is “an excellent writer and speaker.” Further on that theme, Ride formed Sally Ride Science, which sponsors girls’ camps that encourage development in science through leadership, writing, and communication skills.
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