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Nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, retired Marine Corps Major General Charles Frank Bolden, Jr., began his duties as the twelfth Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on July 17, 2009. As Administrator, he leads the NASA team and manages its resources to advance the agency's missions and goals. Bolden was born Aug. 19, 1946, in Columbia, S.C. He graduated from C. A. Johnson High School in 1964 and received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. Bolden earned a BSc. in electrical science in 1968 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. After completing flight training in 1970, he became a naval aviator. Bolden flew more than 100 combat missions in North and South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, while stationed in Namphong, Thailand, from 1972-1973. Decade: 2000 Category: GE Sub-category: MA Tags: African American, astronauts
Startup Africa founded. Decade: 2000 Industry: Business
Born February 15, 1964 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Unmarried. Recreational interests include photography, piano, reading, music, cycling, tennis, and snowboarding. Loves walking his dogs, Jake and Scout. Chosen by the Detroit Lions in the 11th round of the 1986 NFL college draft. Also participated in the Toronto Argonauts and Dallas Cowboys football training camps. His parents Deems and Grace Melvin, reside in Lynchburg, Virginia. EDUCATION: Graduated from Heritage High School, Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1982; received a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia in 1986; and an M.Sc. in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Virginia in 1991. He is a veteran of two space flights, STS-122 in 2008, and STS-129 in 2009. Decade: 2000 Category: GE Sub-category: MA Space hours: 565 Tags: African American, astronauts
First Black flight around the world. He flew a Columbia 400 plane named Inspiration around the world in 96 days, 150 hours (March 23-June 27). Decade: 2000 Category: 1st Source: hours (March 23-June 27). Read more: Famous Firsts by African Americans
Born in Chicago, Illinois. She enjoys body building (weightlifting), cycling, music, motivational speaking. EDUCATION: Graduated from Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Chicago, Illinois, in 1982; received a B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, in 1987; an M.Sc. of Management from Florida Institute of Technology in 1992, and an M.Sc. in Space Systems from Florida Institute of Technology in 1996. SPACE FLIGHT EXPERIENCE: STS-116 Discovery (December 9-22, 2006). Decade: 2000 Category: GE Sub-category: FE Space hours: 308 Tags: African American, astronauts
Born in 1966 in Boston, Massachusetts. Enjoys snow skiing, music, stamp collecting, and traveling. EDUCATION: Graduated from Taconic High School, Pittsfield, Massachusetts in 1984; received a B.Sc. in Engineering Science from Harvard University in 1988, and an M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas, in 1992. She is a veteran of three space flights, STS-121 in 2006, STS-120 in 2007, and STS-131 in 2010, Decade: 2000 Category: GE Sub-category: FE Space hours: 1008 Tags: African American, astronauts
Africans in Medicine founded. Decade: 2000 Industry: Science
African Diaspora Healthcare founded. Decade: 2000 Industry: Health
First African-American woman U.S. Coast Guard aviator. Decade: 2000 Category: 1st Source: Wikipedia Tags: First, black, African American, woman, female, U.S., coast guard, aviator, U.S. coast guard aviator
D.O.B 12/25/1959 D.O.D 2/1/2003 Born December 25, 1959, (Plattsburgh, New York). Died when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew perished during entry, 16 minutes prior to scheduled landing. He is survived by his wife and children. Michael enjoyed photography, chess, computers, and tennis. EDUCATION: Graduated from Cheney High School in Cheney, Washington, in 1977. BSc. in physics/astronomy from University of Washington (1981) MSc. in physics from Creighton University (1990) 1st Flight was on Space Shuttle Endeavor. Decade: 2000 Category: GE Sub-category: MA Space hours: 593 Tags: African American, astronauts
First African-American female combat pilot in the U.S. Armed Services (USMC). Decade: 2000 Category: 1st Source: Wikipedia Tags: First, black, African American, female, combat pilot, combat, pilot, U.S., armed, services, usmc
First African-American female billionaire. Decade: 2000 Category: 1st Source: Wikipedia Tags: First, black, African American, billionaire, female
First African-American billionaire: (founder of Black Entertainment Television). Decade: 2000 Category: 1st Source: Wikipedia Tags: First, black, African American, billionaire
Architect Africa founded. Decade: 2000 Industry: Architecture
African Engineers Forum founded. Decade: 2000 Industry: Engineering
Kellogg African American Health Care Project: The Oral Histories founded. Decade: 2000 Industry: Engineering
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First African-American shuttle commander. Decade: 1990 Category: 1st Source: . Read more: Famous Firsts by African Americans
Born March 5, 1962, Baltimore, Maryland. Two children. He enjoys weightlifting, backpacking and sports. EDUCATION: Graduated from Woodlawn High School, Baltimore County, Maryland (1980) B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy(1984) M.Sc. in Aeronautical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School(1990). Degree in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, 1991.He is a veteran of 3 space flights, STS-85 in 1997 and STS-98 in 2001, STS-116 in 2006. Decade: 1990 Category: GE Sub-category: MA Space hours: 901 Tags: African American, astronauts
Born in West Point (NY). Enjoys jigsaw puzzles, juggling, skating, hiking, music, writing, public speaking, historical novels. EDUCATION: Novato High School, Novato, California (1977). Received a B.A.in Biochemistry from San Francisco State University (1981) and a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Washington (1985). Received certification as a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner from the Federal Aviation Administration in 1995. Decade: 1990 Category: GE Sub-category: FE Tags: African American, astronauts
Born August 6, 1950, in Miami, Florida. Married to the former Marilyn K. Robinson. They have two children. He enjoys martial arts and holds a 2nd degree black belt in Shotokan karate. He also enjoys music, and plays trumpet with various bands along the Cape Canaveral Space Coast. In addition, he remains an active pilot flying various aircraft. Winston's father, Alston Scott, resides in Miami, Florida. His mother, Rubye Scott, is deceased. EDUCATION: Graduated from Coral Gables High School, Coral Gables, Florida, in 1968; received a B.A. in music from Florida State University in 1972; an M.Sc. in aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in 1980. Awarded honorary doctorates from Florida Atlantic University in 1996, and Michigan State University in 2007. He served as a mission specialist on STS-72 in 1996 and STS-87 in 1997. Decade: 1990 Category: GE Sub-category: MA Space hours: 590 Tags: African American, astronauts
First African-American woman appointed U.S. Secretary of Energy. Decade: 1990 Category: 1st Source: Wikipedia Tags: First, black, African American,woman, female, appointed, U.S., secretary of energy, energy, secretary
First African-American appointed Surgeon General of the United States. Decade: 1990 Category: 1st Source: Wikipedia Tags: First, black, African American, appointed, surgeon general, united states, U.S.
Born June 26, 1956, in Temple (TX). Married to the former Sandra Fay Lewis of Sunnyvale, California. They have one child. He enjoys flying, sailing, skiing, running, scuba diving, art and music. EDUCATION: Graduated from Sam Houston High School, San Antonio(TX) 1974; received a B.Sc. in biology from University of Houston (1978), a Doctorate in Medicine from Texas Tech University School of Medicine (1982). Dr. Harris completed a residency in internal medicine at the Mayo Clinic in 1985. In addition, he completed a National Research Council Fellowship at NASA Ames Research Center in 1987, and trained as a Flight Surgeon at the Aerospace School of Medicine, Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio (TX) 1988. Dr. Harris also received an M.Sc. in Biomedical Science from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston(1996). He is a veteran of 2 spaceflights, STS-55 and STS-63 and was the Payload Commander on the latter. Decade: 1990 Category: GE Sub-category: MA Space hours: 438 Tags: African American, astronauts
The first African American woman to travel in space, she was born October 17, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama, but considers Chicago, Illinois, to be her hometown. Recreational interests include traveling, graphic arts, photography, sewing, skiing, collecting African Art, languages (Russian, Swahili, Japanese), weight training, has an extensive dance and exercise background and is an avid reader. EDUCATION: Graduated from Morgan Park High School, Chicago, Illinois, in 1973; received a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (and fulfilled the requirements for a B.A. in African and Afro-American Studies) from Stanford University in 1977, and a Doctorate in Medicine from Cornell University in 1981. Dr. Jemison was the Science Mission Specialist on STS-47 Spacelab-J (September 12-20, 1992). Decade: 1990 Category: GE Sub-category: FE Space hours: 190 Tags: African American, astronauts
First African-American woman astronaut (Space Shuttle Endeavour). Decade: 1990 Category: 1st Source: Wikipedia Tags: First, black, African American, woman,female,astronaut
Aerospace Engineer Lonnie Johnson patents her design for a water blaster that used air pressure inventing the Super Soaker phenomenon. Buy A Book
Organization of Black Designers founded. Decade: 1990 Founders: David Rice Industry: Engineering, Architecture
Joseph Dickinson invents improvements to player pianos to make better actuation. Dickinson also makes improvements of other several other musical instruments to improve tune.
W.L. Maurice receives patent for the Pressure Cooker
Scientists and Engineer Philip Emeagwali invent the supercomputer which could compute 3.1 billion calculations per second the world record open new tab to Buy a Book featuring Philip Emeagwali
US Black Engineer Magazine founded. Decade: 1980 Industry: Engineering
The National Academies African-American History Program founded. Decade: 1980
First African-American to die in spaceflight. Decade: 1980 Category: 1st Source: Wikipedia Tags: First, black, African American, die, spaceflight, die in spaceflight
Born January 7, 1941, in Washington, D.C. His wife, the former Barbara Archer of Washington, D.C., is deceased. They have two grown children. Frederick, D., Jr., is a Captain in the Air Force, and a graduate of Stanford University. Heather Lynn is a social worker and graduate of Sweet Briar College. Recreational interests include water skiing, fishing, hunting, specialty cars, and stereo equipment. EDUCATION: Graduated from Anacostia High School, Washington, D.C.(1958) received a B.Sc. from the United States Air Force Academy(1964) and a M.Sc. in Information Systems from George Washington University(1977). He has logged over 455 hours in space. He served as pilot on STS-51B (April 29 to May 6, 1985), and was the spacecraft commander on STS-33 (November 22-27, 1989), and STS-44 (November 24 to December 1, 1991). Decade: 1980 Category: GE Sub-category: MA Space hours: 455 Tags: African American, astronauts
On August 30, 1983, Guion Buford bceame the first African American to go into space. Born in Philadelphia (Penn.), November 22, 1942. Married to the former Linda Tull of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have two grown children. Hobbies include reading, swimming, jogging, racquetball, handball, scuba diving and golf. EDUCATION: Graduated from Overbrook Senior High School in (Philadelphia, Penn.) 1960; received a BSc. in aerospace engineering from Penn. State University in 1964; a MSc.with distinction in aerospace engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology(1974); a Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering with a Minor in Laser Physics from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1978, and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Houston, Clear Lake, in 1987. He has also attended the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. Decade: 1980 Category: GE Sub-category: MA Space hours: 688 Tags: African American, astronauts
First African-American astronaut (Challenger mission STS-8). Decade: 1980 Category: 1st Source: Wikipedia Tags: First, black, African American, astronaut
Born October 21, 1950, in Lake City, South Carolina. Died January 28, 1986 when the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after launching. He is survived by his wife Cheryl, and two children. He was a 5th degree black belt Karate instructor and a performing jazz saxophonist. He also enjoyed running, boxing, football, playing cards, and cooking. EDUCATION: Graduated from Carver High School, Lake City, South Carolina, in 1967; received a B.Sc. degree in Physics from North Carolina A&T State University in 1971, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1976. Was presented an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from North Carolina A&T State University in 1978, an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Morris College in 1980, and an Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of South Carolina in 1984. He first flew as a mission specialist on STS 41-B and lastly STS 51-L. Decade: 1980 Category: GE Sub-category: MA Space hours: 191 Tags: African American, astronauts
The International Society of African Scientists (ISAS) founded. Decade: 1980 Industry: Science
National Association of Black Geologists and Geophysicists (NABGG) founded. Decade: 1980 Industry: Science
Tuskegee Architecture and Construction Alumni Association (TACAA) founded. Decade: 1980 Industry: Architecture
African Technology Policy Studies Network founded. Decade: 1980 Industry: Science
African Network of Scientific Institutions founded. Decade: 1980 Founders: UNESCO Industry: Science
National Association of Minority Engineering Program Administrators (NAMEPA) founded. Decade: 1970 Industry: Engineering
Alfred A. Bishop received a patent for a Nuclear Reactor with Self-Orificing Radial Blanket
The National Society of Black Physicists founded. Decade: 1970 Industry: Science
National Society of Black Physicists founded. Decade: 1970 Industry: Science
Organization of Black Airline Pilots founded. Decade: 1970 Founders: Ben Thomas Industry: Transportation
National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science founded. Decade: 1970 Industry: Engineering and Science
National Society of Black Engineers founded. Decade: 1970 Industry: Engineering
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