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Mae Jemison dared to bridge the challenges of reality with the possibilities of fantasy.

A physician, scientist, engineer, futurist and inspiration to millions, Dr. Mae was the world’s first woman of color in space.

From braving mysterious dark basements on the Southside of Chicago as a child, working in refugee camp on the Thai Cambodian border as a medical student, starting a technology company focused on social benefits and an international science camp for teenagers to treading the runway during Fashion Week at Bryant Park, Dr. Mae proves—

…Daring makes a difference. ™