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Mae Jemison
Doctor Mae Carol Jemison is the first African American astronaut to go into space. She is a physician and is active in promoting science education among minorities. Questions about her history and current activities are found here.
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When did Mae Jemison go to Kenya Cuba and Thailand?
She went there in the late 1970s, while she was in medical school at Cornell University. She provided medical care to impoverished people in those countries.
Morgan Park High School in Chicago. Stanford for undergraduate. Cornell for Medical school
Is Mae jemison the only African American to go up to space?
No - however, Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African American woman to go into space. Mission Specialist Ron McNair, another black Mission Specialist, was onboard the Challenger when it was destroyed shortly after launch in 1986.
What was the goal of Mae jemison?
I think it was to encourage youths and black women to follow their dreams and accomplish their goals.
Mae Jemison fears that people will only know her as a astronaut and not as a teacher, lecturer or person who has other aspirations.
What was Mae Jemison's childhood like?
She was born in Decatur,Alabama on 10-17-56. Then she moved to Chicago when she was three. In 1983-1985 she joined the Peace Corps. She was the first African American women in space!
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I think from the book Mae Jemison: Space scientist, it was her parents who influenced her and incouraged her to pursue her dream. She also said in the book they would find the money, time, and energy to help her get involved in everything she was good at like art, dancing, and all kinds of other things.
Yes, she is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.!!!
US former astronaut Mae Jemison is 61 years old (birthdate: October 17, 1956).
In 1992, she became the first African-American woman in space.
What should be on a poster about Mae Jemison?
The Endeavour space shuttle and her picture. And about her trip in space. There should also be intresting facts
Did Mae Jemison have any brothers or sisters?
Yes. She has a sister named Ada Jemison Bullock and a brother named Charles Jemison.
