“Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.”
Dr. Mae Jemison
Dr. Mae Jemison was the first black woman to travel to space.
Biography’s Brief Bio of Dr. Jemison
Fast Facts about Dr. Jemison’s undergraduate career
- Entered college at Stanford University at age 16
- Earned a B.S. in chemical engineering
- Earned a B.A. in African and African-American Studies
- Danced ballet, jazz, modern dance, considered dancing professionally instead of going to Med School
Fast Facts about Dr. Jemison’s Medical Career
- Attended Cornell Medical School
- Travelled and aided in Cambodia and East Africa during school
- Interned at Los Angeles USC-Medical Center after graduating
- Worked with the Peace Corps as a medical officer
- Worked with the CDC to research vaccines