Dr. Guion “Guy” S. Bluford Jr…

Topics: African Americans, Astronautics, Black History Month, Diversity in Science, NASA, Space Shuttle, Spaceflight Dr. Guion “Guy” S. Bluford Jr. (Colonel, USAF, Ret.) was the first African American to fly in space. He was also the first African American to return to space a second, third and fourth time. As the first African American toContinue reading “Dr. Guion “Guy” S. Bluford Jr…”

Dr. Dannellia Gladden-Green…

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdannig/ Topics: African Americans, Applied Physics, Black History Month, Business Consulting, Cybersecurity, Diversity in Science, Economics, Physics, Semiconductor Technology, STEM, Women in Science IMPACT areas and EXPERTISEo Training & EDU: Cyber Security – Block Chain – Artificial Intelligenceo Business Strategy & Competitive Intelligenceo Sales & Strategic Relationship Managemento New Market Development & New ProductContinue reading “Dr. Dannellia Gladden-Green…”

Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green…

Image source: Flickr Topics: African Americans, Applied Physics, Black History Month, Cancer, Diversity in Science, Lasers, Nanotechnology, Physics, STEM, Women in Science Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green is a STEM pioneer, leader, humanitarian, and entrepreneur introducing the world to the next generation of cancer treatments, charities, and affordable healthcare. She is one of the nation’s leading medicalContinue reading “Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green…”

Comorbidities…

Topics: Civics, Civil Rights, Civilization, Democracy, Existentialism, Fascism John D. Rockefeller, the founder of the Standard Oil Company, the first billionaire of the United States of America, and once the richest man on Earth was asked by a reporter, “How much money is enough?” He calmly replied, “Just a little bit more.” Siddhartha Rastogi, CNBCContinue reading “Comorbidities…”

Dr. Evelyn Granville…

Topics: African Americans, Black History Month, Civics, Civil Rights, Computer Science, Diversity in Science, Mathematics, Physics, Women in Science Evelyn Granville (born May 1, 1924, Washington, D.C., U.S.—died June 27, 2023, Silver Spring, Maryland) was an American mathematician who was one of the first African American women to receive a doctoral degree in mathematics. Boyd received an undergraduate degree in mathematicsContinue reading “Dr. Evelyn Granville…”

Dr. Aprille J. Ericsson…

Topics: African Americans, Black History Month, Civil Rights, Diversity in Science, Education, NASA, Space Exploration, STEM, Women in Science The Honorable Aprille J. Ericsson was the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (S&T). In this role, she directed an organization responsible for the oversight, advocacy, and policy for the Department of Defense (DoD)Continue reading “Dr. Aprille J. Ericsson…”

Dr. Philip Emeagwali…

Topics: African Americans, African Studies, Civics, Civil Rights, Civilization, Computer Science, Diversity in Science Inventor of the World’s Fastest Computer Dr. Philip Emeagwali, who has been called the “Bill Gates of Africa,” was born in Nigeria in 1954. Like many African schoolchildren, he dropped out of school at age 14 because his father could notContinue reading “Dr. Philip Emeagwali…”

Dr. Charles Richard Drew…

Topics: African Americans, Biology, Black History Month, Civics, Civil Rights, Civilization, Diversity in Science, Medicine “Father of the Blood Bank”June 3, 1904 – April 1, 1950Renowned surgeon and pioneer in the preservation of life-saving blood plasmaMajor scientific achievements: Dr. Charles Richard Drew broke barriers in a racially divided America to become one of the mostContinue reading “Dr. Charles Richard Drew…”

Dr. Marie Maynard Daly…

Image source: Link below Topics: African Americans, Black History Month, Chemistry, Civil Rights, Diversity in Science, Education, Women in Science Overcoming the dual hurdles of racial and gender bias, Marie Maynard Daly (1921–2003) conducted influential studies on proteins, sugars, and cholesterol. In 1947 she became the first Black woman to receive a PhD in chemistryContinue reading “Dr. Marie Maynard Daly…”

Eugenics, Razors, and Valleys…

Topics: Civics, Civil Rights, Civilization, Democratic Republic, Existentialism, Fascism Eugenics is an immoral and pseudoscientific theory that claims it is possible to perfect people and groups through genetics and the scientific laws of inheritance. Eugenicists used an incorrect and prejudiced understanding of the work of Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel to support the idea ofContinue reading “Eugenics, Razors, and Valleys…”