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The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences

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Author:Louisiana State University Libraries, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Description: Profiles of African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science and engineering. African American chemists, biologists, inventors, engineers, and mathematicians have contributed in both large and small ways; by describing their scientific histories we can see how the efforts of individuals have advanced human understanding in the world around us. Profiles on mathematicians: Benjamin Banneker; Sister Mary Sylvester Deconge; Annie Easley; Evelyn Boyd Collins Granville; Katherine G. Johnson; J. Ernest Wilkins, Jr.; Scott Warner Williams. Many more mathematicians have been identified and are awaiting profiles; links are provided to some of their home pages.
Levels: Elementary, Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College, Research
Languages: English
Math Topics: Applications/Connections
Math Ed Topics: Minorities

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