African American Scientists and Inventors Mr. Scott 8th Grade Science Linda Manhart Tisdale

Table of Contents Dr. Mae C. Jemison Madame C. J. Walker Benjamin Banneker October 17, 1956 1867 – 1919 1731 – 1806 Mr. Scott

Mae Jemison One of her many degrees includes a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies. From 1983-1985 she served in the Peace Corps helping people in Sierra Leone and Liberia, West Africa as the area Peace Corps medical officer. Her first application to NASA into the astronaut program was turned down. Mr. Scott Linda Manhart Tisdale

Dr. Jemison is one of a kind Dr. Jemison successfully completed her astronaut training program in August 1988, becoming the fifth black astronaut and the first black female astronaut in NASA history. In August 1992, she was part of a joint Japanese SPACELAB J making Mae Jemison the first black woman in space. Insert Photo Here Dr. Jemison here Mr. Scott

Madame C. J. Walker Sarah Breedlove Walker: from cotton field to millionaire! She was one of the first American women of any race to become a millionaire through her own efforts. Insert photo of Sarah Breedlove Walker’s family home here Mr. Scott

The Walker System In 1905 Sarah Breedlove developed a conditioning treatment for straightening hair. The process consisted of a shampoo, a pomade "hair-grower", vigorous brushing, and the application of heated iron combs to the hair. Many contribute her with the invention of the hot comb which she used in her system, but did not invent. Her beauty consultants called “Walker Agents” made “house calls.” Insert photo of Sarah Breedlove Walker here Mr. Scott

Benjamin Banneker Josef Levi gave him a patent watch and Benjamin knew it was “time” to change his life. Modeling the watch, he made the first striking clock made in America. Later, he taught himself astronomy and mathematics. Soon after, he began publishing an almanac. Insert photo of Benjamin Banneker here Insert photo of Banneker stamp here Mr. Scott

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