An overview of the childhood and early education of Mae Jemison, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Mae Jemison is an accomplished American engineer, physician, and astronaut. In 1992, she made history as the first African-American woman to journey into space, serving as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-47). Before her spaceflight, Jemison joined NASA's astronaut corps in 1987. The Endeavour's mission lasted nearly eight days, during which Jemison conducted experiments and contributed to the advancement of scientific knowledge in space.
On October 17, 1956, Mae Carol Jemison was born. She would later become an engineer, physician, and the first African-American woman to travel into space.
In 1973, after graduating from Chicago's Morgan Park High School, Mae Jemison entered Stanford University at the age of 16.
In 1977, Mae Jemison graduated from Stanford University, receiving a B.S. degree in chemical engineering and a B.A. degree in African and African-American studies.
In 1981, Mae Jemison graduated from Cornell Medical School with an M.D. degree.
In 1983, the flights of Sally Ride and Guion Bluford inspired Mae Jemison to apply to the astronaut program in the future.
In 1989, Mae Jemison was featured as one of the country's "most eligible singles" on "Best Catches", a CBS television special.
In 2006, Mae Jemison participated in African American Lives, a PBS television miniseries hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. The show traced her family history, revealing she is 13% East Asian and that some of her paternal ancestors were slaves.
In 2007, Mae Jemison participated in the Red Dress Heart Truth fashion show, wearing Lyn Devon, to help raise money to fight heart disease.
On February 17, 2008, Mae Jemison was the featured speaker for the 100th anniversary of the founding of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first sorority established by African-American college women.
In March 2009, Mae Jemison participated with First Lady Michelle Obama in a forum for promising girls in the Washington, D.C. public schools.
In 2014, Mae Jemison appeared at Wayne State University for their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Luncheon.
In 2016, Mae Jemison partnered with Bayer Corporation to promote and advance science literacy in schools, with an emphasis on hands-on experimentation.
In February 2017, Mae Jemison participated in the Michigan State University's lecture series, "Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey".
Also in May 2017, Mae Jemison discussed the 100 Year Plan, science and education and other topics at Western Michigan University.
In May 2017, Mae Jemison gave the commencement speech at Rice University, discussing the 100 Year Plan, science and education, among other topics.
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