ep 5. Historical Black Figures in Science

To honor the first day of Black History Month, Sam highlights four Historical Black Figures in Science and their contributions to their fields of study! She also highlights 3 non-profits that support Black students in STEM!

Resources to Learn More:

1. Tretkoff, E., June 1876: Edward Bouchet becomes the first African American PhD in physics. (2007). American Physical Society News. https://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/200706/history.cfm 

2. Percy Lavon Julian. Science History Institute. https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/percy-lavon-julian 

3. Alexander, K.L. Mae Jemison. (2019). National Women’s History Museum. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mae-jemison 

4. Skloot, Rebecca. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. New York, NY, Broadway Paperbacks, 2011.

Learn more about the Highlighted Non-Profit Orgs and Donate here:

1. Colorstack - https://www.colorstack.org/ 

2. Black Girls CODE - https://www.blackgirlscode.com/ 

3. The Hidden Genius Project - https://www.hiddengeniusproject.org/