Dr. Mae Jemison “Space exploration was always something I wanted to do” - Dr. Mae Jemison during her TED Talk on how interstellar travel will require teams of individuals from multiple disciplines. Profile: Name: Dr. Mae Carol Jemison Life: 17/10/18…
Prof. Chien-Shiung Wu “These were moments of exhilaration and ecstasy! A glimpse of this wonder can be the reward of a lifetime. Could it be that excitement and ennobling feelings like these have kept us scientists marching forward forever?” -Chien-Shiung…
Dr. Wanda Diaz-Merced “As a visually impaired scientist, I daydream about not being underestimated. ” - Dr. Wanda Diaz - Merced commenting on how science is not easily accessible to differently abled individuals. Profile: Name: Dr. Wanda L Diaz Merced…
Dr. Sunita Williams “I think about leaving my home for another country — that seems more daring than the things I've done”. - Dr. Sunita Williams responding to questions on how she deals with the dangers of being an astronaut…
Dr. George Carruthers “I had no role models because nobody ever publicised them, not that they didn't exist. George Washington Carver and Percy [Lavon] Julian and others had preceded me in science, but nobody ever publicised their accomplishments, and, therefore, many of…
