Jeanette J. Epps PH.D recently graduated from Astronaut Candidate Training.
The death of Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut, has brought to light her contributions to the space program and science. Dr Ride has influenced many females to get into the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Today, there is an increased push for the American education system to improve their STEM programs as well as to get students to show interest in the fields. It is important to bring attention to some of the African-American females that have, and are still, paving the road for future scientists, astronauts or any STEM degree holders.
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source: TheGrio.com
Black Women Making Their Mark In Space And Science was originally published on praisecleveland.com
