Early life
Where was Mae born?
Decatur, Alabama
What was the space mission that Mae was on called?
The Endeavor
What is Mae's autobiography called?
Find Where the Wind Goes
What was an experiment that Mae did as a child and how long did it take for her to do?
One about the evolution of the universe that took her 3 years to finish.
Why did Mae bring a poster of Judith Jamison performing “Cry”, a flag from the Organization of African Unity, and a banner from the Mae C. Jemison Academy to space?
Because she thought it was important to bring things that represented the struggle of African American people.
What were Mae's 5 careers?
She was a doctor, scientist, dancer, teacher, and she is best known for being an astronaut.
What did Mae tell her teacher when she asked what she wanted to be when she grew up?
That she wanted to be a teacher
Why was the Endeavor space mission important?
Because it had the first African American woman in space, the first married couple in space, the first mission science specialist in space, and it was the first joint mission between Japan and the U.S.
What did Mae want to do after medical school, where did she go to do that, and how long did she stay there?
She wanted to work in developing countries, so she got a job in West Africa for 2 ½ years.