Early
Life
Life
When was George Washington Carver born?
July 12, 1864
What college did George Washington Carver attend?
Lowa State University
What did George Washington Carver major in college?
Agricultural science
How did George Washington Carver contribute?
George Washington Carver's most significant contribution to science was his extensive research on peanuts and sweet potatoes.
When did George Washington Carver die?
January 5, 1943
When was Madam CJ Walker born?
December 23, 1867
What type of education did Madam Walker receive?
Madam Walker received very little formal education as a child
What area of study did Neil deGrasse Tyson major in?
Science
What type of contributions did Madam Walker give?
She invented the world's first hair-straightening formula and/or the hot comb.
Where was Madam CJ Walker born?
Delta, LA
When was Lonnie Johnson born?
October 6, 1949
Did Neil deGrasse Tyson attend private of public schools?
Public
What subject did Percy Lavon Julian major in?
Chemistry
How did Percy Lavon Julian contribute to the world?
best known for discovering how to synthesize drugs from plants, including physostigmine, cortisone, and hydrocortisone.
Who was Lonnie Johnson?
He was curious, inventive, and loved to tinker with things. His father, a World War II veteran, taught him how to build toys and repair household items.
When was Neil deGrasse Tyson born?
October 5, 1958
What high school and college(s) did James West attend?
Temple University, Hampton University, Phenix High School
What did James West major in?
Being a scientist and inventor
What type of contributions did Dr. Daniel Hale Wiliams have?
Young Daniel started as a shoemaker, but quickly knew he wanted more education. He completed secondary school in Wisconsin.
Describe Mae Jamison’s childhood
Mae Jemison's childhood was spent in Alabama and Chicago, where she developed a love of science and space. She was inspired by Star Trek and the Apollo missions.
When was Gladys West born?
October 27, 1930
What college did Dr. Daniel Hale Wiliams attend?
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
What field did Gladys West major in?
Math and computer programming
What did James West invent?
James West is an acoustical scientist and inventor who co-invented the foil electret microphone.
When did Neil deGrasse Tyson start college?
1991