Some of the smallest objects in our collection are just a few LEGO bricks high. The prototype for the popular "Women of NASA" LEGO set helps us to tell the story of a few inspiring groundbreakers in aerospace and the important work being done to celebrate their legacies. The prototype features mini figures of astronauts Sally Ride and Mae Jemison, computer scientist Margaret Hamilton, astronomy expert Nancy Grace Roman, and mathematician Katherine Johnson. (Johnson declined for her likeness to be a part of the manufactured kit, so when "Women of NASA" hit toy shelves in November of 2017, it featured only four women.) Science writer Maia Weinstock came up with the idea for the "Women at NASA" LEGO set, saying: "Providing role models for children in the toy aisle is a strong way to encourage those who might not get any push to even learn about something like engineering.” #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenAtNASA #NASA #WHM #SmithsonianWomen #WomenInSpace #Astronauts #AirSpacePhoto