Shirley Jackson: the First African American Woman to Receive a Doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The video celebrates Shirley Jackson, the first African American woman to earn a doctorate from MIT. Born in 1946, she developed an early interest in science and mathematics. Jackson's groundbreaking research at Bell Labs led to innovations like caller ID and call waiting. She is recognized for her contributions to physics and was awarded the National Medal of Science.

Who was the first African American woman to receive a doctorate from MIT?

• Katherine Johnson

• Mae Jemison

• Shirley Jackson

• Dorothy Vaughan

What childhood activity sparked Shirley Jackson's interest in science?

• Observing the stars

• Studying the eating habits of honey bees

• Collecting rocks

• Building model rockets

Which of the following technologies was NOT influenced by Shirley Jackson's research?

• Touch-tone telephone

• Smartphones

• Fiber optic cables

• Portable fax

Where did Shirley Jackson work when she invented caller ID and call waiting?

• Bell Labs

• NASA

• IBM

• Intel

What prestigious award did Shirley Jackson receive, making her the first African American woman to do so?

• Nobel Prize

• Fields Medal

• Pulitzer Prize

• National Medal of Science