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Here are some scientists not mentioned in other people’s answers:1) Erich Jarvis, who does research on the neurobiology of learning: Erich Jarvis2) Scott Edwards, one of the most prominent evolutionary biologists working today: Scott V. Edwards3) Shirley Ann Jackson, a nuclear physicist. In the 90’s, she was also Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Shirley Ann Jackson4) Patricia Cowings, the psychophysiologist who figured out how to train astronauts to control motion sickness: Patricia S. Cowings5) Percy Levon Julian, a pioneer in the synthesis of medicinal compounds from substances that occur naturally in plants: Percy Lavon Julian6) Dale Brown Emeagwali, who studies gene expression in cancer cells and cells infected by viruses. She found a way to inhibit the expression of specific genes in cancer cells. Dale Brown Emeagwali7) Philip Emeagwali (married to Dale Brown Emeagwali), who developed new computational methods in fluid dynamics. Philip EmeagwaliIt seems to me that the real question isn’t, “Why aren’t there any famous black scientists?”, but “Why aren’t there more famous black scientists?” (Of course, that second question is linked to others, like “Why are most eminent scientists white men?” and “Why are there so few genuinely famous scientists?”)Here are a couple of Quora questions that might be of interest to you:Why aren't there many African Americans in the STEM fields? (Charlotte Lang’s answer strikes me as particularly insightful.)Why aren't there more black scientists like Neil deGrasse Tyson?

Some MIT graduates have done particularly well for themselves1. Buzz AldrinThe second person to walk on the Moon, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin gained a doctorate in astronautics at MIT in 1963. His dissertation was titled, "Line-of-sight Guidance Techniques for Manned Orbital Rendezvous." His first impression of the Moon was that it was “magnificent desolation”, which became the title of one of his autobiographies. Also a former US Air Force officer and command pilot, Buzz has recently expressed his support for a manned mission to Mars and colonization of the planet by 2040.2. Ilene S. GordonIlene S. Gordon, CEO, President and Chairman of Ingredion, earned her BSc in mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1975, then changed her mind about becoming a math teacher and decided to go into business, graduating with a Master of Science from the MIT Sloan School of Management in 1976. She has received widespread recognition for her success, and was ranked 45th in Fortune Magazine’s list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business in 2015.3. Richard FeynmanRichard Feynman studied ‘Introduction to Theoretical Physics’ in his second year at MIT, an advanced class intended for postgraduate students, and graduated in 1939. He then studied a PhD at Priceton University before working on the Manhattan Project, having been persuaded to help build the first atomic bomb before Nazi Germany could. He went on to lecture at both Cornell University and Caltech Caltech whilst developing significant research in quantum electrodynamics, leading to his Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965.4. Jonah PerettiCo-founder and CEO of BuzzFeed and one of the co-founders of The Huffington Post, Jonah Peretti originally studied his bachelor’s degree at University of California, Santa Cruze before going on to complete a postgraduate degree at MIT’s Media Lab. While there, he became prominent when his email exchange with Nike about his request to print "sweatshop" on custom-order shoes went viral. He coined the term “reblog” and has continued to use his knowledge of social media sharing to grow BuzzFeed so that users browse the site for genuine news, as well as the site’s staple diet of humorous listicles.5. Shirley Ann JacksonImage credit: PopTech (Flickr)In 1973 Shirley Ann Jackson became the first African-American woman to earn a doctorate from MIT. Having studied nuclear physics, she was the chairman of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission during the Clinton administration, and is now the president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In 2007 the National Science Board gave Shirley the Vannevar Bush Award for "a lifetime of achievements in scientific research, education and senior statesman-like contributions to public policy", and she also won a National Medal of Science in 2016, for her work in condensed matter and particle physics.6. Robin ChaseHaving graduated from the MIT Sloan School of Management with a Masters in Management in 1986, Robin Chase has since gone on to become a successful transportation entrepreneur, founding her own car-sharing service, Buzzcar, as well as being a co-founder and former CEO of Zipcar, the largest car-sharing company in the world. In 2014 she received both an honorary PhD from Illinois Institute of Technology and a Women's Leadership Award from Harvard College.7. Kofi AnnanKofi Annan was the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006, and was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 along with the UN for “their work for a better organized and more peaceful world”. He also established the Kofi Annan Foundation, an independent, not-for profit organization which works to promote better international governance and support the abilities of people and countries to achieve a fairer, more peaceful world. Following his death on August 18 2018, current UN Secretary-General António Guterres called Kofi Annan "A champion for peace and a guiding force for good."8. Katharine McCormickKatharine McCormick graduated from MIT in 1904, earning a BSc in biology, and became involved in philanthropy and women’s suffrage. She funded most of the research needed to develop the first birth control pill, and continued to fund birth control research in the sixties. Following her death in 1967, her will assigned US$5 million to Stanford University School of Medicine to support female physicians.9. Michael J. MassiminoYou might recognize him from The Big Bang Theory, but did you know he was a real astronaut (playing himself)? Michael graduated from MIT in 1988 with MSc degrees in mechanical engineering, technology and public policy. He is now the senior advisor of space programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and a professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University, having previously attended the university for his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering.10. Andrea WongAndrea Wong, the president of Sony International Production, graduated from MIT in 1988 with a degree in electrical engineering and went on to gain an MBA from Stanford University. Prior to working for Sony, Andrea was an executive for ABC in America, where she helped develop popular TV shows The Bachelor, Dancing with the Stars and the Emmy Award-winning Extreme Makeover:

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