Dr. J. Ernest Wilkins
Dr. J. Ernest Wilkins was the 7th Black person to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics and the 2nd Black person to be named to the National Academy of Engineering.
Dr. Etta Z. Falconer
Dr. Etta Z. Falconer served as chair of the Department of Mathematics and Associate Provost for Science Programs and Policy at Spelman College, where she spent the majority of her career.
Mr. Benjamin Banneker
Mr. Benjamin Banneker was a mathematician, astronomer, almanac compiler, inventor, and writer.
Dr. Vivenne Malone-Mayes
Dr. Vivenne Malone-Mayes was the 5th Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in math and the first Black faculty member at Baylor University.
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Dr. Cicely Mitchell
Dr. Cicely Mitchell is the Global Director of Biostatistics for Pharm-Olam International.
Dr. Evelyn Boyd Granville
Dr. Evelyn Boyd Granville is the second Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in math.