He created different ways peanuts can be used in the real world
Who is George Washington Carver?
100
Worked on design and construction of HP's first computers in the 1960s.
Who is Roy Clay Sr.?
100
A computer engineer, who had one of the brightest minds at IBM. The computer engineer and his colleagues developed a system that allowed computers to communicate with printers and other devices.
Who is Mark E. Dean?
100
One of a small group of African American women who worked as 'human computers' at NASA.
Who is Mary Jackson?
100
She was the first African American and Native American woman to hold a Pilot's license.
Who is Bessie Coleman?
200
She created hair and cosmetic products for African American women. She invented the straightening comb.
Who is Madam CJ Walker?
200
Manager of strategic partnerships with Facebook. Head of Facebook's music and video strategy.
Who is Ime Archibong?
200
Lead and developed some of the most important aircraft and systems with Boeing.
Who is Walt Braithwaite?
200
Also known as a human computer, mathematical calculations help launch satellites and later humans into space.
Who is Dorothy Johnson Vaughn?
200
She was the first African American woman to travel space. She was a physician and astronaut.
Who is Mae Jemison?
300
First African American woman to earn a PhD in Chemistry.
Who is Marie Daly?
300
Head of Smart TV Services, Samsung. Also founded real-time sports aggregator service FanFeedr.
Who is Ty Ahmad-Taylor?
300
Invented a revolutionary new process for refining sugar.
Who is Norbert Rillibeux?
300
He was a son of a slave. This mathematician was also an astronomer, inventor, and writer. Helped map out a new capitol for President George Washington.
Who is Benjamin Banneker?
300
One of the first black technologists, developed high speed computer systems in the 1960s.
Who is Frank Greene?
400
Known as the inventor of the blood bank. African American physician, surgeon, and medical researcher.
Who is Charles Drew?
400
Founder of Black Girls Code.
Who is Kimberly Bryant?
400
She invented 3D TV and lead a team that created 'Landsat' which was the first satellite to send images from space.
Who is Valerie Thomas?
400
First African American named to the National Academy of Sciences. Heavy in mathematical research.
Who is David Blackwell?
400
Created the first video game console with interchangeable cartridges.
Who is Gerald Lawson?
500
Known as the 'Soybean Chemist' for success in developing innovative drugs and industrial chemicals from natural soy products.
Who is Percy L. Julian?
500
Invented the first gas mask and the traffic signal in England and Canada.
Who is Garrett Morgan?
500
He was a astrophysicist and was inducted into the National Hall of Fame for his contributions to aeronautical Engineering. He patented the "image converter. Also invented the first moon-based observatory during the Apollo 16 Mission.
Who is George Carruthers?
500
She was a academic, social scientist, and the first African American woman to earn a PhD in mathematics.
Who is Euphemia Lofton Haynes?
500
Director of STEM education initiatives and the fellowship at the United Negro College Fund. Also a biotechnology scientist.