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An influential immunologist and a Schutzer Assistant Professor at Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute of Study. Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett played a critical role in the development of the mRNA-1273 vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 deployed by Moderna.

Her work at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Vaccine Research Center, was instrumental in the swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Corbett, who holds several significant patents and has received numerous awards for her contributions to science, is also dedicated to mentoring and promoting STEM education in underserved communities.

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Daniel Hale Williams: Performs one of the first successful open-heart surgeries at Provident hospital in Chicago, which he founded. Pioneering new methods in cardiac surgery.

Alice Ball: Develops an injectable treatment for Hansen's disease (leprosy), revolutionizing the treatment of the disease.

James E. West: Co-invents the electret microphone, now the most commonly used microphone in the world.

Gladys West: Her work on satellite geodesy models is instrumental in the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS).

Mae Jemison: The first African American woman to travel into space, serving as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour and contributing to space medicine research.

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“To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”

Black Girls Do STEM

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To trigger an increased curiosity through deliberate education, access, and opportunity of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in the minds of Black girls in every community.