Jemison, Mae 1956-Overview
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African American lives
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4 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 1,255 libraries worldwide A compelling combination of storytelling and science, this series uses genealogy, oral histories, family stories and DNA to trace roots of several accomplished African Americans down through American history and back to Africa.
Find where the wind goes : moments from my life
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7 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and held by 940 libraries worldwide Mae Jemison recounts her life story, describing her struggle to overcome the doubts of those around her and become an astronaut--the first woman of color in space.
Mae Jemison
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 12 libraries worldwide Dr. Mae Jemison talks to the Tennessee State University student body about space exploration, the shuttle Columbia, education for science, and technology in our lives (February 25, 2003).
Endeavour
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2 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide Focuses on astronaut Mae Jemison and the Space Shuttle Endeavour's September, 1992 mission. Observes a frog embryology experiment conducted by Jemison during the mission, designed to help scientists understand how the zero-gravity environment affects the reproduction process.
World of wonder. Season one
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide From every corner of the globe, these are true stories of the amazing, the fascinating and the unbelievable.
Future of science education
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4 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide Dr. Jemison, former astronaut, talks about the role science education played in her life and the future of science education in the United States.
Feminisms and science in civil society
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide "Do feminist conceptions of civil society demand something different from science? As more women become practicing scientists, are they promoting fundamental changes in the way that science is practiced and funded? Five outstanding scientists explore the social ethics and outcomes of scientific inquiries from a variety of feminist perspectives."--Publisher website.
Reflections on career as astronaut
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2 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Dr. Jemison discusses her life and career as astronaut, physician and scientist. She focused on the goals and opportunities of minorities in America.
The loss of the Columbia
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Discusses the loss of the space shuttle Columbia and whether the benefits of the manned space program are worth the risks. Includes panel discussion with former shuttle astronaut Mae Jemison and former NASA historian Alex Roland.
An evening with Mae Jemison
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Dr. Jemison, the first woman of color from any nation to fly in space, shares her thoughts and ideas on the freedom and ability to make choices in life and the importance of science and technology to society.
Global benefits of science and technology
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Mae Jemison, former astronaut and Peace Corps medical officer, cites sustainable development as the greatest challenge of technology, but recommends a cautious approach in dealing with environmental issues. more
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African American astronauts African American explorers African American families African Americans African American women African American women astronauts Agriculture--Experimentation Agriculture--Research Astronautics Astronauts Beckwourth, James Pierson,--1798-1866 Bethune, Mary McLeod,--1875-1955 Biography Columbia (Spacecraft) Craft, Ellen DNA fingerprinting Documentary films Documentary television programs Endeavour (Space shuttle) Exploration of outer space Fields, Mary,--b. ca. 1832 Films Forten, Charlotte L Genealogy Hale, Clara,--d. 1992 Henson, Matthew Alexander,--1866-1955 History Jemison, Mae,--1956- Joyner-Kersee, Jacqueline,--1962- Juvenile works McNally, Karen Minorities in science Morrison, Toni Outer space Pointe de Sable, Jean Baptiste,--1745?-1818 Price, Leontyne Radio programs Readers (Elementary) Rodriguez, Eloy Science--Study and teaching Space biology Space flight Travel United States Videocassettes Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Wells-Barnett, Ida B.,--1862-1931 Women astronauts Women in science Women scientists
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