Historic Milestone: First African-American Woman Attains PhD in Aerospace Engineering at a U.S. University

In the realm of aerospace engineering, a groundbreaking achievement has been made by Dr. Nialah Wilson-Small, a trailblazing individual whose journey has rewritten history. She has become the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, marking a historic milestone in her illustrious academic career. Academic Distinctions and Current Role Dr. Wilson-Small currently…

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Trailblazing Journey: The First Black Woman to Earn a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas and Make NASA History

From Nigeria to NASA, Wendy Okolo has made history as the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is also a research engineer at NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, where she works on cutting-edge technologies for aircraft safety and efficiency. Okolo was…

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Photos Go Viral of Aerospace Engineer Grad Who Hopes to Change Perception of Black Women in Science

Tiffany Davis is not just an aerospace engineer, she is also a rocket scientist, a mentor, a speaker, and an inspiration for many young girls who aspire to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Her graduation photos from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2016 went viral with the hashtag #YesIAmARocketScientist, showcasing her…

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