Dr Shirley Jackson- physicist and The first African American woman to get a PH.D from M.I.T

Dr Shirley Jackson is an African American physicist and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President. She is the first African American to receive a Ph.D from MIT and her research allowed for the improvements in portable faxes, touch tone telephone, fiber optics and call waiting and caller I.d. She is a pioneer and extremely accomplished and an important highlight for Everyday Black History. Enjoy

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Welcome to Everyday Black History! Where we highlight the contributions of Black Men and Women both Past and present. Here we celebrate Afro Appreciation, where Black American, Africans and Latinos of African descent are honored. We also highlight Institutions that have help the advancement of people in the African Diaspora, such as historically Black University and many others. Enjoy