Leland Melvin
Mr. Leland Melvin is a NASA astronaut and researcher who has the distinct honor of being the only NFL draftee to have flown in space.
Katherine Johnson
Mrs. Katherine Johnson was employed as a “computer” at NASA, the term given to women who performed mathematical calculations for NASA engineers.
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. Karl Reid
Dr. Karl Reid is the Executive Director of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
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.