Scientist Part I
Carved a wooden clock by hand, an Astronomer, published an almanac, and helped survey the site for Washington, DC, the nation's capital.
Who was Benjamin Banneker?
He grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. Majored in Biology and History at Dartmouth College where he graduated with honors. He was on of the first to challenge popular scientific thinking about Cell function and Cell Structure.
Who Earnest Everette Just?
An Anthropologist who received her doctorate from Northwestern. Well-known for her published books, All-American Women and Conversations: Straight Talk with America's Sister President. She currently serves as director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art.
Who is Johnnetta Cole?
The first surgeon to successfully complete an operation that separated twins who were adjoined at the back of the heads. He is considered to be a "miracle worker of modern medicine".
Who is Ben Carson?
She once said "the ability to restore vision is the ultimate regard". She is an Ophthalmologist who invented a very important tool for eye surgery that helps with cataract surgery.
Who is Patricia Bath?
He discovered hundreds of products that could be made from the peanut, the sweet potato, and the pecan. He became an authority on plant diseases. Later he went on to head Tuskegee Institute's Agriculture department.
Who was George Washington Carver?
An Entomologist who spent most of his free time studying insects and their behavior. He received his doctorate from the University of Chicago. Most famous for "Turner's Circling" which refers to the unique movement of ants making their way back to the nest.
Who was Charles Henry Turner?
An example of brains and athletic prowess, he was nicknamed "Flash". Received a doctorate in engineering science at the California Institute of Technology. He was awarded 15 patents in electrogas dynamics. Other notable inventions include an exhaust purifying device for automobiles, devices for measuring air pollution, and generators for power stations.
Who was Meredith Gourdine?
His research led to a method that allowed blood and plasma be stored for future use. He was the first director of the blood bank program operated by the American Red Cross.
Who was Charles Drew?
She sang and played the piano in concerts throughout New York. Remembered for playing for Paul Robeson and the first African American woman to obtain a Medical degree from Bellevue. (A performer & physician)
Who was May Chin?
She originally began her career as a laundress and manicurist. She became the first Black woman to fly a plane and earn an international pilot's license.
Who was Bessie Coleman?
From the South side of Chicago, he was inspired by the works of Benjamin Banneker. He eventually went on to obtain his Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois. He is most known for his invention of the camera-spectrograph that was a part of the Apollo 16 project.
Who is George Carruthers?
He was granted more than 100 patents in the U.S. and abroad. His knowledge and innovations in food chemistry earned him numerous honors. He earned a doctorate in pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of Chicago. Eventually he became a Chemist with the Chicago Department of Health. His work helped revolutionize the processing and preserving of meats and produce.
Who was Lloyd Augustus Hall?
Remembered as one of the greatest surgeons in history and named Chief Surgeon at Howard University's Freedman's Hospital. He made history in Chicago at Provident Hospital by performing the first successful open heart surgery.
Who was Daniel Hale Williams?
A Physician who provided services for the New York Infirmary for Women and Children. She made house calls to people living in slum neighborhoods and taught women the basics of good hygiene and childcare.
Who was Rebecca Cole?
This young doctor was selected by NASA as an astronaut candidate. She went on to complete additional training and evaluation to become the first woman of color to travel into space.
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison?
In 1990 he was selected by George Bush to head the National Science foundation. He established a related corporation that helped transfer technologies created in the lab to industry and the marketplace. He formerly served as the president of Morehouse College and is currently the president of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Who is Walter Eugene Massey?
Who is Shirley Ann Jackson?
She worked as a Nurse for 40 years after her graduation in 1879. She helped other graduate Nurses become successful in the medical field. An award is named after her that recognizes African American Nurses who greatly contribute to their field.
Who was Mary Eliza Mahoney?
His research led to a method that allowed blood and plasma to be stored for future use. He was the first director of the blood bank program operated by the American Red Cross. His research has saved countless lives worldwide.
Who was Charles Drew?
This individual obtained a Bachelors degree from Harvard, a Doctorate in Astrophysics from Columbia and is known today as one of the most respected and influential astrophysicists in the world. He has made many television and radio appearances.
Who is Neil De Grasse Tyson?
She was born into a family of doctors, her father had a medical practice in Chicago. She later became a doctor herself after obtaining a doctorate in cell biology from New York University. Most known for her work in cancer research. Well-known quote "When I see more students in the laboratories than I see on the football field", she has said then she'll be happy."
Who is Jewel Plummer Cobb?
He was granted more than 130 patents during his career. He specialized in synthesizing innovative drugs and industrial chemicals from natural products. He is most noted for his works with producing cortisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Later he became the chief chemist and director of research at the Glidden Paint Company.
Who was Percy Lavon Julian?
Born into slavery, she illegally learned to read and write. At the age of 14 she was teaching other African Americans at the Freedman's School. She later went on to become a Nurse during the Civil War who tended to African American soldiers.
Who was Susie King Taylor?
She entered Philander Smith College at the age of 15 years old. She later went on to become the first female African American Surgeon General of the U.S. in 1993.
Who was Jocelyn Elders?