A redditor wrote in r/science
On “Science AMA Series: Ask Me Anything about learning and teaching science! I’m Dr. Mae Jemison—physician, engineer, educator, entrepreneur, Bayer national science literacy advocate, lead of 100 Year Starship, and oh yeah, first woman of color astronaut—AMA!”
Hi Dr. Jemison! You're an incredible inspiration for women (and me too, as a chemistry student!). You've cited Lt. Uhura as your first inspiration to pursue a career in science and space. Do you have any advice you'd like to pass on for female scientists?
u/Dr_Mae_Jemison replied
Hello, actually I was interested in science very early on. Lt Uhura was an image of the possible. My best role models were my parents.
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