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.
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Featured Books
Africa's Journey to Industry 4.0: A Guide to Thriving in a Disrupted World
The future is being written. Will your voice be part of it? From the first …
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
Building Confidence Through Discovery, Problem Solving, and Real-World Learning. Blacks in Mathematics & Science: Workbook …
Black Scientists & Inventors Book 2
Inspire. Educate. Celebrate Innovation. The second book in the Black Scientists and Inventors series continues …
Featured Scientists
Computer Science
Nigerian-born computer scientist and mathematician known for contributions to supercomputing and parallel processing
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Aerospace Engineering
Ethiopian-affiliated co-inventor of patented anti-icing fluids at B.F. Goodrich
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Biochemistry
Kenyan-affiliated co-inventor of patented triazabutadiene cleavable cross-linker chemistry, developed at the University of Arizona
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