Mae Jemison is a physician, engineer, and astronaut who made history as the first African American woman to travel into space.

Born in 1956, Mae Jemison received degrees in Chemical Engineering and African American Studies and went on to become a medical doctor and officer in the Peace Corps.

In 1983, after watching Sally Ride, Jemison decided to apply to the astronaut program at NASA. On September 12, 1992, Jemison went into orbit aboard the space shuttle Endeavour as the first African American woman in space.

Jemison left NASA in 1993, continuing to work for the benefit of others as an educator, entrepreneur, and author.

Achivements:

• First African American woman in space
• Scientist, doctor, and engineer
• Advocate for education and diversity
• Global inspiration in STEM