Dr. Charles Henry Turner
Dr. Charles Henry Turner was the first Black person to earn a Ph.D. in zoology from the University of Chicago.
Lloyd A. Quarterman
Mr. Lloyd A. Quarterman was one of the few Black scientists chosen to work on The Manhattan Project.
Harriett G. Jenkins
Mrs. Harriett G. Jenkins served as the assistant administrator for equal opportunity programs at NASA.
Dr. Manu Platt
Dr. Manu Platt is a world-renowned researcher who focuses on cardiovascular disease, sickle cell disease, HIV, and tissue remodeling.
Dr. Albert Manley
Dr. Albert Manley was the 5th President of Spelman College and the first Black and first male president.
Dr. Marie M. Daly
Dr. Marie Maynard Daly was the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry in the U.S.