African American Scientists and Inventors Linda Manhart 6

African American Scientists and Inventors Linda Manhart 6 th Grade Ms. Tisdale’s Class 7 th Period Science Linda Manhart Tisdale

Table of Contents 1. Dr. Mae C. Jemison October 17, 1956 2. Madame C. J. Walker 1867 – 1919 3. Benjamin Banneker 4. Dr. Charles Drew 5. Dr. Lloyd Hall 1731 – 1806 1904 – 1950 1894 – 1971 Linda Manhart Tisdale 2

Mae Jemison • One of her many degrees includes a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies. • From 1983 -1985 she served in the Peace Corps helping people in Sierra Leone and Liberia, West Africa as the area Peace Corps medical officer. • Her first application to NASA into the astronaut program was turned down. Linda Manhart Tisdale 3

Dr. Jemison is one of a kind Insert photo of Dr. Jemison Insert here photo of Dr. Jemison here • Dr. Jemison successfully completed her astronaut training program in August 1988, becoming the fifth black astronaut and the first black female astronaut in NASA history. • In August 1992, she was part of a joint Japanese SPACELAB J making Mae Jemison the first black woman in space. Linda Manhart Tisdale 4

Madame C. J. Walker Sarah Breedlove Walker: from cotton field to millionaire! She was one of the first American women of any race to become a millionaire through her own efforts. Insert photo of Sarah Breedlove Walker’s family home here Linda Manhart Tisdale 5

The Walker System Insert photo of Sarah Breedlove Walker here • In 1905 Sarah Breedlove developed a conditioning treatment for straightening hair. • The process consisted of a shampoo, a pomade "hairgrower", vigorous brushing, and the application of heated iron combs to the hair. • Many contribute her with the invention of the hot comb which she used in her system, but did not invent. • Her beauty consultants called “Walker Agents” made “house calls. ” Linda Manhart Tisdale 6

Benjamin Banneker • Josef Levi gave him a patent watch and Benjamin knew it was “time” to change his life. • Modeling the watch, he made the first striking clock made in America. • Later, he taught himself astronomy and mathematics. • Soon after, he began publishing an almanac. Insert photo of Benjamin Banneker here Linda Manhart Tisdale Insert photo of Banneker stamp here 7

Dr. Charles Drew • Dr. Drew is responsible for organizing the concept of the Blood Bank. • He has also done a vast amount of research on blood plasma. • Received the 29 th Spingarn Medal: 1944 • In 1981, a U. S. postage stamp was issued in his honor (1981) Linda Manhart Tisdale Insert photo of Dr. Charles Drew here 8

All the things that Drew can do! Insert photo of Dr. Charles Drew here After his sister Elsa died of influenza, fourteen-year-old Charles Richard Drew had his first serious thoughts about making medicine his life's career. Little did he know that he would play such a vital role in World War II. Linda Manhart Tisdale 9

Dr. Lloyd Hall • • • He is responsible for the meat curing products, seasonings, emulsions, bakery products, antioxidants, protein hydrolysates, and many others that keep food safe. Many of the preservatives we use today are based on his research. Along with his co-creator, C. L. Griffith, Hall holds the patent for the sterilization process. He holds over 100 patents. After his retirement, he became a consultant to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Insert photo of Dr. Lloyd Hall here Linda Manhart Tisdale 10

Work Cited (2002). Notable African-American Scientists and Inventors. Retrieved Jun. 17, 2003, from Family Education Network Inc. : http: //www. infoplease. com/spot/bhmpeople 15. html Brown, M. (2002). The Faces of Science. Retrieved Jun. 17, 2003, http: //www. princeton. edu/~mcbrown/display/faces. html Granville T Woods (1856 -1910). (Ed. ), Hutchinson's Biography Database. Leiser, J. (2002, Dec). Presents a biography of blood bank pioneer Charles Drew. Child Life, 8. 4. Linda Manhart Tisdale 11