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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Died in Baltimore, Maryland, at age 93
Innovation Milestones: 4IR to 5IR
Key technological breakthroughs shaping our digital age
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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
Electrical Engineering
Nurse who invented the first home security system, patented with her husband in 1969, a direct ancestor of modern video …
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Chemistry
Nigerian-affiliated co-inventor of a patented urethane adhesive composition at CasChem, Inc.
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Education
Civil War nurse, teacher, and author who was one of the first Black Army nurses and published a memoir in …
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