Who is an African American scientist?

Answer 1

I think the first recognized african american scientist is Benjamin Banneker. Banneker was

an astronomer and surveyor born in 1731.

This site has more info about him

www.african-american-scientists.com

Answer 2

George Washington Carver

He was an Agricultural Scientist. He found hundreds of discoveries and products from the peanut. From the peanut Dr. Carver discovered meal, instant and dry coffee, bleach, tar remover, wood filler, metal polish, paper, ink, shaving cream, rubbing oil, linoleum, synthetic rubber, and plastics. He also worked with the soybean which he obtained flour, breakfast food, and milk.

For more information, check out http://rikkinelltv.com/2010/11/23/time-in-history-george-washington-carver/. Hope this helps!!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

one is George washigton carver who invented the peanut butter.

Answer 5

Clarence A. Ellis was the first African American computer scientist. He received his PH.D in computer science in 1969 at the university of Illinois.

Answer 6

The person who is considered to be the first black scientist is Benjamin Banneker. He was a mathematician, astronomer and he invented the first functional clock in America.

Answer 7

Neil deGrasse Tyson is a well known African-American astrophysicist. He is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space.

Answer 8

There have been many black scientists. These black scientists include Benjamin Banneker, George Washington Carver, as well as Patricia Bath.