Who Is? Mae Jemison

Mae Jemison, born in 1956, is a pioneering astronaut and physician. She moved to Chicago at age three, where her interest in science began. Jemison graduated high school at 16, studied at Stanford, and attended Cornell Medical School. She served in the Peace Corps before joining NASA in 1987, becoming the first African-American female astronaut. In 1992, she flew on the space shuttle Endeavor. After leaving NASA, she founded the Jemison Group and received numerous accolades, including induction into several halls of fame.

Where did Mae Jemison's family move when she was three years old?

• New York

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• Houston

What did Mae Jemison study at Stanford University?

• Physics and Mathematics

• Biology and Chemistry

• Chemical Engineering and African-American Studies

• Computer Science and Engineering

In which year did Mae Jemison join the Peace Corps?

• 1990

• 1977

• 1985

• 1981

What was Mae Jemison's role on the space shuttle Endeavor?

• Pilot

• Flight Engineer

• Mission Commander

• Science Mission Specialist

Which Hall of Fame was Mae Jemison NOT inducted into?

• National Women's Hall of Fame

• National Medical Association Hall of Fame

• International Space Hall of Fame

• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame