african american engineers

"This . . . picture book biography explores how Jerry Lawson, a Black engineer, revolutionized the video game industry. Before Xbox and Playstation and Nintendo Switch, there was a tinkerer named Jerry Lawson. As a boy, Jerry loved playing with springs, sprockets, and gadgety things. When he grew up, Jerry became an engineer--a professional tinkerer! In the 1970s, Jerry decided to tinker with video games. Back then, if players wanted a new video game, they had to buy an entire new console. This made gaming very expensive. Jerry was determined to fix this problem. He hit some roadblocks along the way and had to repeat a level or two, but it was never game over for Jerry. After working hard to find a solution, he finally leveled up and built a brand new kind of video game console--one that allowed players to switch out video game cartridges! Jerry's tinkering and inventions changed the video gaming world forever"--Provided by publisher.

This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American astronaut and engineer, Leland Melvin.

A brief rhyming account of the childhood and work of United States Naval Engineer, Raye Montague who had to deal with prejudices and racial inequality to create the first computer generated rough draft of a U.S. Naval ship and also was the first female program manager of ships in the United States Navy.

"The story of America's first Black engineer, his revolutionary son, and the corporation that destroyed their relationship"--Provided by publisher.

A brief rhyming account of the childhood and work of United States Naval Engineer, Raye Montague who had to deal with prejudices and racial inequality to create the first computer generated rough draft of a U.S. Naval ship and also was the first female program manager of ships in the United States Navy.

A look at the life of Kimberly Bryant, founder of Black Girls Code, covering her early life, her career in technology, and her efforts to bring STEM education to girls.

Scientists and experts of African heritage have made many important contributions to technology.

Human beings have been exploring space close-up since the 1960s, and African-Americans have played a vital role throughout the process.

Read about African American engineers who overcame barriers as they worked to use their talents to help the world.