John Edmonstone: The Unseen Mentor Who Shaped Scientific Thought
In our continuous journey to recognise and celebrate the diverse narratives within Black history, the story of John…
Science and Medicine
Black British Women in STEM: Breaking Boundaries and Redefining Leadership
Historically, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields have been a realm dominated by men. In recent years,…
Saluting Dr. Samantha Tross: A Visionary in Orthopaedic Surgery
In celebration of Black History Month, we spotlight the phenomenal Dr. Samantha Tross, a renowned British consultant surgeon…
Black British women in science
Black British women have historically faced significant challenges and obstacles in accessing education and career opportunities, particularly in…
Katherine Johnson: A Lifetime of STEM
Katherine Johnson loved to count. “I counted everything. I counted the steps to the road, the steps up…
George Washington Carver – The most prominent African American scientist of the early 20th century.
George Washington Carver was born into slavery in Diamond Grove, Newton County, now known as Diamond, Missouri, in possibly in 1864 or…
The Most Senior Midwife In England – The First To Be Appointed to A New Role Created By The NHS
Professor Dunkley-Bent has a long career in a range of roles across the NHS including having worked as…
The Black Heroes of Science
However, these Scientists of colour are not the only ‘Hidden Figures. In this article, we will discuss other…
Mary Bethune: From Educator To Presidential Aide
Born Mary Jane McLeod on July 10, 1875 in Mayesville, South Carolina to two slave parents, Mary began working in…
Charles Odamtten Easmon
Charles “Charlie” Odamtten Easmon was born on 22 September 1913, in Adawso in the Gold Coast, to Kate…
Otis Bobby Boykin: Inventor
Born August 29th in Dallas, Texas, Otis Boykin attended Booker T Washington High School in Dallas, Texas before…
Mark Dean: Computer Scientist Pioneer
Born March 2nd, 1957 in Jefferson City, Tennessee, Dean holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Tennessee, a master’s degree in…
Marc Hannah: Special Effects Founder
Electrical engineer and computer graphics designer Marc Regis Hannah was born on October 13, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois…
George Edward Alcorn, Jr.: inventor
George Edward Alcorn, Jr. was born on March 22, 1940, to George and Arletta Dixon Alcorn and attended…
Percy Lavon Julian: Inventor
He was the first to synthesize the natural product physostigmine, and was a pioneer in the industrial large-scale chemical…
Patricia Era Bath: Medical Revolutionary
Born on November 4, 1942 in Harlem, Manhattan, Bath was the daughter of Rupert and Gladys Bath. Her…
Jan Ernst Matzeliger: Inventor
Matzeliger was born in Paramaribo (the capital city of then Dutch Guyana, now Suriname) on 15th September 1852. His father was…
Hernando Arias de Saavedra: Hernandarias
As Governor, Hernandarias served two terms as governor of Governorate of the Río de la Plata between 1597-1599 and…
Francisco Javier de Balmis
Whilst the involvement of Spain has largely been to the detriment of South Americans in general, it did…
Balmis Expedition: Changing the Americas
The Balmis Expedition was a three-year mission to the Americas between the 30th November 1803 and 1806. Led…
