Black History Month Quiz

1.

This mathematician helped develop Global Position System (GPS). What’s her name?

Photo: Encyclopedia Britannica/Adrian Cadiz / Air Force Space Command Public Affair

2.

This inventor of hair care and beauty products was the first self-made female millionaire in the United States. Who is she?

Photo: Everett in Biography.com

3.

An ophthalmologist and inventor, she is best known for inventing Laserphaco Probe, a device used for cataract surgery.

Photo: Herbert Sonnenfeld, New York Times

4.

This inventor developed the illusion transmitter, a technology that led to the creation of 3D movies.

Photo: Encyclopædia Britannica

5.

Along with her husband, she conducted groundbreaking research on racial bias and segregation that played a crucial role in the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case.

Photo: Harlem Cultural Archives

6.

This computer scientist and CEO was key in the development of web animation technology. She co-developed the animation software behind Shockwave Flash and Hulu. Who is she?

Photo: The Education Trust, edtrust.org

7.

The MIT graduate made significant contributions to the development of fiber optic cables and Caller ID technology. Who is she?

Photo: National Women’s Hall of Fame