First Afro-American female astronaut visits Jamaica
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Channel: Jamaica Gleaner · 2013 · News & Politics
The pioneering Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American female astronaut, who served six years as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) programme, was in Jamaica on invitation from the United States Embassy to commence its Black History Month celebrations, to deliver her motivational lecture on science and space exploration. Yesterday she lectured to a group of students, practicing scientists and science educators at the United States Embassy in St. Andrew.
