To wrap up “My Tribute To The Black History Giants” series, we’re looking at the future. This week is all about the Modern Pioneers in STEM – the brilliant minds like Katherine Johnson and Dr. Shirley Jackson that paved the way for the technology we use every day.
The final post of the series is up! Join me as we celebrate the intellect that changed the world.
Viral Immunologist. Lead scientist on the team that developed the Moderna Covid-19 mRNA vaccine, saving millions of lives globally.
Computer Scientist & Engineer. Co-inventor of the IBM Personal Computer (PC) and holds 3 of the original 9 PC patents. A true architect of the digital age.
Astronaut, Physician & Engineer. The first African American woman to travel to space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Advocate for science education.
AI Ethics Researcher. A leading voice in artificial intelligence, co-founder of Black in AI, and known for her groundbreaking work on algorithmic bias and the ethical implications of technology.
Theoretical Physicist. Her fundamental research led to advancements in telecommunications, including touch-tone dialing and fiber optic cables. First Black woman to earn a PhD from MIT.
A pioneer of the American space program, NASA mathematician and aerospace technologist. Her orbital mechanics calculations were essential to the success of the US’s first crewed spaceflights.
Co-founder of Uncharted, which made Soccket, a soccer ball used as a portable power generator.
Medical researcher. Developed innovative techniques for long-term preservation and storage of blood plasma that earned him the title “Father of the Blood Bank.”
Engineer and entrepreneur. The inventor of several products including the Super Soaker, a bestselling toy that generated over $1 billion in sales.
And so many others.
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