Venture into the world of the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin, where secrets and bravery converged to aid African American slaves in their quest for freedom in the 19th century. This treacherous and clandestine route, comprised of a network of cryptic passages and safe havens, played a significant role in the abolitionist movement, and Wisconsin is …
Katherine Johnson was a pioneering African American mathematician who made critical contributions to America’s space program during the 20th century. Her work laid the foundation for the successful manned missions to the moon and beyond. Despite facing numerous obstacles as a woman and an African American in a field dominated by white males, Katherine Johnson …
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Ada Lovelace was a mathematician, writer and visionary who lived in the early 19th century. She is best known for her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine, a mechanical general-purpose computer that was never built. Lovelace wrote an algorithm intended to be processed by the Analytical Engine, and in doing so, became the first person …
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Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist who is best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. Born in Smiljan, Croatia, in 1856, Tesla studied engineering and physics at the Austrian Polytechnic in Graz, Austria. After graduation, he worked as an …
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Seymour Cray was an American electrical engineer and computer architect who is widely regarded as the father of supercomputing. He revolutionized the field of high-performance computing and made significant contributions to the development of early computer systems. Cray was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin in 1925. He started his career in the computing industry by …
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NASA has a long and rich history of diversity, with numerous groundbreaking achievements by Black women who have made significant contributions to the space agency. Despite this, their stories are often hidden and untold, leaving the public with an incomplete understanding of the many brilliant individuals who have shaped the world of space exploration. This …
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Throughout history, women have made significant contributions to science and technology. In a world dominated by male inventors, these women have challenged stereotypes and paved the way for future generations. Here, we highlight ten female inventors who have changed our lives and made a lasting impact on the world. Marie Curie Marie Curie was a …
Elijah McCoy: The Real McCoy One of the most famous African American inventors is Elijah McCoy, who was born in 1844 in Colchester, Ontario, Canada. McCoy is known for his groundbreaking work in lubrication technology, which revolutionized the steam engine and other heavy machinery. His invention, the “automatic lubricator,” allowed machines to be lubricated without …
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