01 — SPACE MEDICINE
Research in Microgravity
Conducted experiments studying the effects of weightlessness on bone cell development, biofeedback, and motion sickness — advancing our understanding of human physiology beyond Earth.
02 — ADVOCACY
The 100 Year Starship Project
Led DARPA’s initiative to foster the research and technology needed to make interstellar travel feasible within 100 years — ensuring humanity’s long-term presence beyond our solar system.
03 — EDUCATION
The Earth We Share Program
Founded an international science camp for students aged 12–16, teaching critical thinking through hands-on, collaborative problem-solving — reaching thousands across multiple continent
04 — REPRESENTATION
Breaking the Final Barrier
As the first African American woman in space, Dr. Jemison shattered barriers that extended far beyond NASA — becoming a global symbol of what determination, intellect, and courage can achieve.
05 — MEDICINE
Physician & Health Advocate
Before NASA, Dr. Jemison served as a Peace Corps Medical Officer in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and later founded the Jemison Group to bring healthcare innovations to developing nations.
06 — CULTURE
Arts, Dance & The Human Spirit
A classically trained dancer, Jemison believes science and the arts are inseparable expressions of human creativity. She has performed professionally and advocates for integrating arts into STEM education.