* Born: October 17, 1956 in Decatur, Alabama
* Occupation: Astronaut, physician, and engineer
* First African-American woman to travel into space
* First African-American woman to receive a doctorate in engineering
* Founded the Jemison Group, a technology consulting firm
Early Life and Education
* Jemison was born in Decatur, Alabama, and grew up in Chicago.
* She showed an early interest in science and math, and was inspired by the Apollo missions to the moon.
* Jemison graduated from Stanford University with a degree in chemical engineering, and then received her doctorate in medicine from Cornell University.
NASA Career
* Jemison joined NASA in 1987 and became an astronaut candidate.
* She completed her astronaut training in 1988 and was assigned to the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
* In 1992, Jemison became the first African-American woman to travel into space.
* She spent nearly eight days in space, conducting experiments and working on the Hubble Space Telescope.
Post-NASA Career
* After leaving NASA, Jemison founded the Jemison Group, a technology consulting firm.
* She has also worked as a professor at Cornell University and as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.
* Jemison is an advocate for science education and has written several books for children.
Honors and Awards
* Jemison has received numerous honors and awards for her achievements.
* She has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame, the International Space Hall of Fame, and the National Medical Association Hall of Fame.
* She has also been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Legacy
* Mae Jemison is a trailblazer who has inspired generations of women and girls to pursue careers in science, technology, and engineering.
* Her story is a reminder that anything is possible if you work hard and never give up on your dreams.