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. Casonya Johnson
Dr. Casonya Johnson is currently the Head of the Department of Biology at James Madison University.
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. Ruth Ella Moore
Dr. Ruth Ella Moore was the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in a natural science in the U.S.