minorities in science

Presents biographies of fifty African American women who have contributed to and are working in STEM fields. Features illustrations, photographs, source notes, and an index.

Award-winning author Tonya Bolden explores the black women who have changed the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in America. Including groundbreaking computer scientists, doctors, inventors, physicists, pharmacists, mathematicians, aviators, and many more, this book celebrates over 50 women who have shattered the glass ceiling, defied racial discrimination, and pioneered in their fields.

"Learn about the story of Freeman A. Hrabowski the presidentof UMBC and co-founder of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which has been one of the most successful programs for educating African Americans who go on to earn doctorates in the STEM disciplines.

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.