Brilliant, brave, beautiful--our hero, Dr. Mae Jemison. She's humble, too, acknowledging the helping hands and inspirations along the way to her completely mind-blowing success. She's the original STEM-to-STEAM woman, being a dancer and art collector as well as medical doctor, engineer and astronaut. Sounds the profile for a Marvel superhero, huh? She was the first African American woman astronaut. This was not too long after the Challenger disaster. Gutsy, persistent, unstoppable.
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| Nichelle Nichols (Uhura) and Jemison |
As a girl she was inspired by Star Trek TOS, and Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Uhura. She even guest starred as Lt. Palmer, transporter operator, in the episode 'Second Chances' Season 6, Star Trek, TNG. (BTW, Whoopi Goldberg was as inspired by Uhura and had an ongoing role as Guinan on the same show.)
Mae Jemison: 30 Seconds on When An Astronaut Visits Star Trek
Mae Jemison the dancer:
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| Mae attended the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater |
Mae Jemison: The Cosmic Dance
Mae Jemison
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Jemison
Dr. Jemison shares her personal stories of what it was like
to go into space, and talks about the mentors who helped
make it possible. Dr. Jemison talks about Bayer's Making
Science Make Sense science literacy initiative, and how its
hands on learning approach is making an impact on science
education.
Unravel Travel TV on You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/UnraveltravelTV
Mae Jemison: I Wanted To Go Into Space
Fun Facts about Dr Mae C Jemison (Celebrating Black History for Kids)
