George Washington Carver
Mr. George Washington Carver was born into slavery, and became known as one of the world’s most prominent agricultural scientists and inventors.
Dr. Casonya Johnson
Dr. Casonya Johnson is currently the Head of the Department of Biology at James Madison University.
Dr. Karl Reid
Dr. Karl Reid is the Executive Director of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
Alice Ball
Ms. Alice Ball developed the first successful treatment for leprosy.
Dr. Marc Hannah
Dr. Marc Hannah’s work in computer graphics resulted in the development of 3D special effects that were used across various industries, including the entertainment industry.
Dr. Edward Bouchet
Dr. Edward Bouchet was the first Black person to earn a Ph.D. and one of the first Black graduates of Yale University.