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Abner Peeler Picture of Abner Peeler Abner Peeler is credited with the invention of the first airbrush. (1/15/1836)
Alan Turing Picture of Alan Turing Alan Turing was a brilliant British mathematician who pioneered modern computing and was a quiet hero of World War 2.
Alan Turing Picture of Alan Turing Alan Turing's breaking of the Enigma code was the turning point of World War II and allowed the Allies to win the war.
Alexander Graham Bell Alexander Graham Bell Alexander Graham Bell was the inventor of the telephone. (3/3/1847)
Alexander Graham Bell Moffett Studio [Public domain or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Alexander Graham Bell, a Scottish-American inventor, patented the first telephone.
Augusta Ada Byron Lovelace Picture of Augusta Ada Byron Lovelace Augusta Ada Byron Lovelace developed the world's first computer program while struggling with her own personal hardships. (12/10/1815)
Benjamin Bradley Picture of Benjamin Bradley Benjamin Bradley was a slave who was admired for his engineering abilities and who built the first steam-powered warship.
Charlie Pearmund, Virtual Bodyworks: Advanced Inclusion Training Picture of Charlie Pearmund, Virtual Bodyworks: Advanced Inclusion Training Charlie Pearmund is the CEO of Virtual Bodyworks, a company based in Barcelona who's mission is to use neuroscience and Virtual Reality (VR) to change society.
Daniel Hale Williams III Public domain Daniel Hale Williams III blazed the way for future African American surgeons, doctors, and nurses by opening the first interracial staff hospital.
Dean Kamen Dean Kamen on his invention, the Segway Human Transporter "...to create a world where science and technology are celebrated...where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes." (4/5/1951)
Dr. Jacquelyn Ford Morie: Pioneer of VRT Picture of Dr. Jacquelyn Ford Morie: Pioneer of VRT Dr. Jacquelyn Ford Morie: Pioneer of Virtual Reality Technology
Dr. Miguel Nicolelis Picture of Dr. Miguel Nicolelis Dr. Miguel Nicolelis and his team of researchers and scientists have pushed the boundaries of neuronal coding and brain-machine interfaces to accomplish amazing progress for those with disabling diseases and physical impediments. (3/7/1961)
Elizabeth Lee Hazen Elizabeth Lee Hazen in her older days One of the most famous collaborations in the history of American medical science was between two women: Elizabeth Lee Hazen and Rachel Fuller Brown (8/24/1885).
Ellen Ochoa Ellen Ochoa, art by Kendra Melton (http://kmillustration.blogspot.com) As the first Hispanic female astronaut and a co-inventor of three patents, Ellen Ochoa is a shining example of female empowerment.
Elon Musk Picture of Elon Musk Elon Musk has influenced the world with his ideas and inventions. (6/28/1971)
Forrest Bird Picture of Forrest Bird Forrest Bird was an aviator and a biomedical engineer who developed the respirator that extends life. (6/6/1921)
Garrett Morgan Picture of Garrett Morgan Garrett Morgan invented versions of the gas mask and the traffic signal.
Gilberto Esparza Picture of Gilberto Esparza Gilberto Esparza, The Plantas Nomadicas Project, has created a process of rejuvenating the landscapes and the ecology we depend on through art and technology.
Grace Hopper This is a picture of Grace M. Hopper (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Hopper (James S. Davis)) Grace Hopper was a computer programmer pioneer.
Granville T. Woods Picture of Granville T. Woods Granville Woods was an African American inventor and engineer who made public transportation safer and better. (4/23/1856)
Guglielmo Marconi Gugliemo Marconi, courtesy of http://nobelprize.org/ Guglielmo Marconi was an Italian inventor who won a Nobel Prize in Physics for wireless telegraphy. (4/25/1874)
Hedy Lamarr Hedy Lamarr (http://www.timberdoodle.com/Hedy_Lamarr_p/273-204.htm) Although known for her acting, Hedy Lamarr was a respected inventor whose selflessness and hard work made her a hero during WW2. (11/9/1914)
Hypatia of Alexandria Hypatia of Alexandria (http://www.feministezine.com/feminist/philosophy/images/Hypatia-02.jpg ()) Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all. ~Hypatia
Jack St. Clair Kilby Picture of Jack St. Clair Kilby Jack St. Clair Kilby was an electrical engineer and inventor and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. (11/8/1923)
John Phillip Holland Picture of John Phillip Holland John Phillip Holland invented the first modern submarine. (2/4/1841)
Kiara Nirghin: Young and Innovative Picture of Kiara Nirghin: Young and Innovative
Larry Page Picture of Larry Page Larry Page is an inventor and co-founder of Google. (3/26/1973)
Louis Braille Picture of Louis Braille Hero story about Louis Braille, who invented a system of writing and reading used by blind people all over the world.
Madam C. J. Walker <a href=http://www.in.gov/icw/images/walker.gif>Madam C.J. Walker </a href> Madam C.J. Walker was an early African American entrepreneur who used her wealth to help others. (12/23/1867)
Marie Curie Picture of Marie Curie Marie Curie discovered radioactivity as an atomic property, opening the door to 20th century science.
Mohammed Bah Abba Picture of Mohammed Bah Abba Mohammed Bah Abba is a teacher, he invented a small refrigeration device that helps the poor in Nigeria.
Nikola Tesla Picture of Nikola Tesla Nikola Tesla was a brilliant inventor and electrical engineer who established the groundwork for inventors to come. (7/10/1856)
Percy Julian Source: http://www.chemheritage.org/classroom/chemach/images/lgfotos/07pharm/julian-djerassi2.jpg. Fair use [to illustrate person] via Wikimedia Commons Percy Julian was a groundbreaking African American chemist, inventor, and trailblazer. (4/11/1899)
Philip Emeagwali <a href=http://www.africaresource.com/images/stories/general/pemeagwali.jpg>Philip Emeagwali</a> Dr. Philip Emeagwali is known as the Bill Gates of Africa. (10/23/1954)
Philo T. Farnsworth Picture of Philo T. Farnsworth Philo T. Farnsworth was an inventor who helped develop the all electronic television and camera. (8/19/1906)
Quinn Callander Picture of Quinn Callander Quinn Callander is a 13-year-old who invented protective gear for face masks, helping healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rachel Fuller Brown Picture of Rachel Fuller Brown Rachel Fuller Brown and Elizabeth Lee Hazen co-developed an anti-fungal antibiotic. (11/23/1898)
Sally Fox Picture of Sally Fox Sally Fox produced a cotton that naturally comes in different colors.
Temple Grandin Temple Grandin speaking at TED (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Temple_Grandin_at_TED.jpg Temple Grandin is a professor, an innovator, a doctor of animal science and an autism activist.
Thomas Edison Picture of Thomas Edison Learn about the importance of hero Thomas Edison, who changed the world of the 20th century with his many inventions.
Tim Berners-Lee Picture of Tim Berners-Lee Tim Berners-Lee is the inventor and director of the World Wide Web. (6/8/1955)
Walt Disney: The Man Who Made Dreams Come True Picture of Walt Disney: The Man Who Made Dreams Come True Walt Disney was a visionary who helped invent important technologies used in our lives today. (12/5/1901)
William Kamkwamba Picture of William Kamkwamba William Kamkwamba is a Malawian engineer, TED speaker, and memoirist who built his first windmill from junkyard scraps to help his struggling family farm.
Wright Brothers: The Creators of Aviation Picture of Wright Brothers: The Creators of Aviation The Wright Brothers succeeded in developing and flying the first successful plane in the United States.
 
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