5 Top Black Women In STEM
African American women earned only 0.34% of Ph.D.s in computer science and 0.58% in engineering. In an effort to shake up our imaginations and break through more roadblocks, we present five top black women in STEM careers who don't just work in some of the world's most innovative fields–they excel in them. There are many reasons for this underrepresentation, including social and economic factors as well as gender bias. However, strides have been made and a select few have persevered: researching, innovating, mentoring, and paving the way for other African American women (and men) to follow in their footsteps.
