Science

**African American Innovators**
Click on the following links to learn more about famous African-American scientists and innovators: Engineering! Go For it! website: African American Innovators

**African American History Program**
Explore a database of biographies of notable African Americans who worked in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine.

**Hispanic Women in Science and Technology**
To motivate Latina women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math fields, EPA has created a Spanish-language website describing the work and motivations of 20 female Hispanic scientists currently working to protect the environment. Each profile presents a snapshot of their duties at the Environmental Protection Agency and includes photographs and details about what motivated them to pursue a career in the sciences.

**Legends of Tuskegee: George Washington Carver**
George Washington Carver rose from slavery to become a renowned scientist, educator, artist, and humanitarian. Carver devoted his life to research and finding practical alternatives to improving agriculture and the economic condition of African Americans in the South. Part of a three-part online exhibit from the National Park Service celebrating the achievements of African Americans associated with Tuskegee, Alabama, this website highlights Carver’s numerous accomplishments through text and photos.

**Women@NASA Website**
Developed to encourage young women to pursue careers in math, science, and technology, this website shares the stories of 32 female astronauts, engineers, scientists, and program administrators of diverse backgrounds who represent different aspects of the agency’s work. Through video interviews and articles, the women discuss their accomplishments and offer encouragement to women and girls considering technical careers.