Browsing: Achievers

Nicholas Watson, a high school student from Texarkana, Arkansas, has achieved a remarkable milestone by graduating as valedictorian with a 4.8 GPA—the highest in his school’s…

Madam C.J. Walker (1867–1919) Birth Name: Sarah BreedloveProfession: Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, InventorKnown As: America’s first self-made female millionaire Her Groundbreaking Innovation In the early 1900s, Madam C.J.…

Sarah Boone (1832–1904) Occupation: Inventor, DressmakerClaim to Fame: Improved the design of the ironing boardPatent Date: April 26, 1892Patent No.: 473,653 What She Invented Sarah Boone…

Granville T. Woods (1856–1910) Occupation: Inventor & Electrical EngineerNicknamed: The Black Edison — because of his groundbreaking electrical inventions. 1. Induction Telegraph System (1887) Woods’ invention…

Garrett Augustus Morgan, an extraordinary inventor whose creations saved countless lives: Garrett Augustus Morgan (1877–1963) Profession: Inventor, businessman, and community leaderNotable for: Life-saving inventions and entrepreneurial…

Mark Dean: Tech Pioneer & Innovator Full Name: Dr. Mark E. DeanBorn: March 2, 1957Field: Computer EngineeringEducation: Notable Inventions & Contributions 1. Co-Inventor of the ISA…

Benjamin Banneker, one of the most brilliant minds in early American history: Who Was Benjamin Banneker? Benjamin Banneker (1731–1806) was a self-taught African-American mathematician, astronomer, inventor,…

Benjamin Bradley (sometimes referred to as Borley), the 19th-Century Engineer:

John Young, affectionately known as the “King of Wings,” was a pioneering restaurateur in Buffalo, New York, whose contributions in the 1960s significantly shaped the city’s…

David Crosthwait, an African-American mechanical and electrical engineer renowned for his significant contributions to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Born on May 27, 1898,…