Mae Jemison
Astronaut & Physician | The Promise of Diversity in STEM
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Dr. Mae Jemison is a groundbreaking astronaut, engineer, and physician who became the first woman of color to travel to space in 1992.
As a member of the Challenger crew, she conducted experiments in materials science, life sciences, and human adaptation to weightlessness. Jemison has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and the National Academy of Medicine for her pioneering work.
She is the founder of the Jemison Group, which researches and develops advanced technologies. Jemison's captivating keynotes inspire audiences to embrace diversity and leverage their unique perspectives to drive innovation.
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Teach arts and sciences together
Mae Jemison is an astronaut, a doctor, an art collector, a dancer ... Telling stories from her own education and from her time in space, she calls on educators to teach both the arts and sciences, both intuition and logic, as one -- to create bold thinkers.
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Dr. Mae Jemison at Global Climate Action Summit 2024
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