Discover the Brilliance of Black Scientists & Inventors
Explore the untold stories of remarkable minds who changed our world through innovation, discovery, and determination. From ancient times to modern day breakthroughs in AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
The Homopolar Motor
A practical demonstration of Lenz's Law via a Homopolar Motor.
Garrett A Morgan
The man who made our roads save to drive on.
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U.S. Patent No. 371,207 issued
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Africa's Journey to Industry 4.0: A Guide to Thriving in a Disrupted World
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Black Women Scientists & Inventors Vol 2
Celebrating twenty groundbreaking Black women whose scientific brilliance continues to shape our world. This powerful …
Blacks in Mathematics & Science: Workbook 1
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Black Scientists & Inventors Book 2
Inspire. Educate. Celebrate Innovation. The second book in the Black Scientists and Inventors series continues …
Featured Scientists
Medicine & Health
Trinidadian physician, Pan-Africanist, and founder of the African Progress Union
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Biomechanics
Biomedical engineer researching women's sexual anatomy and health through computational modeling
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Aerospace Engineering
Cameroonian inventor of a patented disc-shaped ('flying saucer') space vessel design, filed as an international aerospace patent
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