Dr. Mae Jemison

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  • First African American Woman in Space
  • Founder and President, the Jemison Group and BioSentient Corp - medical technology companies
  • Leading 100 Year Starship - to assure human interstellar space travel to another star within the next century
  • Inductee National Women's Hall of Fame & International Space Hall of Fame

American icon Dr. Mae C. Jemison broke more than the sound barrier in 1992 when she climbed aboard the space shuttle Endeavour – she became the first woman of color to travel into space. Dr. Jemison was NASA’s first Science Mission Specialist, performing experiments in material science, life science, and human adaptation to weightlessness. She now leads 100 Year Starship (100YSS), a bold, far reaching nonprofit initiative to assure the capabilities exist for human travel beyond our solar system to another star within the next 100 years. Dr. Jemison is a highly sought-after speaker on issues of health care, social responsibility, technology, education, STEM, and motivation.

Dr. Jemison is the Founder and President of The Jemison Group, Inc. (JG) – a technology consulting firm integrating critical socio-cultural issues into the design of engineering and science projects, as well as BioSentient Corporation - a medical devices and services company focused on improving health and human performance is such a company. An inductee of the National Women’s Hall of Fame and the International Space Hall of Fame, she is the author of Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life and editor of 100 Year Starship Canopus Award Anthology. Dr. Jemison is in demand with groups including DePaul University, MKTG, Girl Scouts of the USA, Qatar Foundation, among many others.

 


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Past Hosts Include:
  • DePaul University
  • The Journal Record
  • Intel Corporation
  • Indiana University Foundation
  • Charles Drew Health Center
  • Pitzer College
  • Fort Valley State University
  • Council Of Michigan Foundations
  • Carleton College
  • Superintendents' Symposium
Rave Reviews About Dr. Mae Jemison
“Absolutely wonderful! Dr. Jemison gave a terrific speech. The Dean and the Associate Deans were all very pleased and the students and audience truly enjoyed her. We were absolutely delighted to have Dr. Jemison at our commencement ceremony and could not have been more pleased with her talk.

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"The program started on time and went smoothly. It is amazing that one person could have achieved so much in one lifetime. The Q&As were an opportunity for Dr. Jemison to show off-the-cuff remarks and were highly appreciated by all. I would rate the entire program as excellent!"

-Pathways to Aviation

"Everything went really well - a big thank you to you and your team for all that you did to ensure our event was a success!"

-Village of Promise

"Everything went extremely well and Dr. Jemison was a hit with everyone who saw or met her. She was awesome and we were truly honored to have her here. I can't say enough about how well she handled every situation including a meet and greet where she simply took over the room and made it a great experience for all of us."

-Hot Springs Technology Institute

"The event was flawless. Dr. Jemison was great! Our guests, students, faculty and staff LOVED HER! We sold out all of the tickets."

-Rowan University

"Our event went incredibly well."

-University of Alabama, Huntsville

"Dr. Jemison was out of this world! Our alumnae thought the conversation was inspirational, thought provoking, and just the right choice for our Reunion kickoff.  Please pass along our deepest gratitude to Dr. Jemison for agreeing to be part of this moment."

-Emma Willard School

"Thank you - [Dr. Jemison's] answers were fabulous - and she said the questions posed were the BEST she had ever received for a moderated conversation."

-The University of California Santa Barbara – Arts and Lectures

"Dr. Jemison was a huge hit with the event audience! Her keynote on 100 Year Starship fit perfectly into our day focused on space exploration; it was super interesting to hear what she is working on. The Women in Technology and Manufacturing panel was one of the highlights of the week for both the audience and our clients. Dr. Jemison fit right in with the group and the conversation flowed seamlessly."

-MKTG

"Dr. Jemison was just so wonderful! Her talk was an inspiring look at the future. We had over 900 people in attendance, and she didn't have to, but because so many families brought kids that have done projects about her, she stayed for the full signing line. All of us on staff were delighted with her."

-Enoch Pratt Free Library

"It was excellent. Students, faculty, alums, and community members raved about the conversation... [T]he way she held the room and epitomized what we believe in a liberal arts education was extraordinary. She was even kind enough to sign extra autographs and meet families after the discussion... It was an unqualified success."

-Dickinson College

""[The event] ended up being sold out!... When Dr. Jemison spoke, I was happily surprised at how down to earth she was!.. I think that she dropped a lot of gems for all of the attendees about inclusion, living off of our phones, and being conscious about how we spend our time! (among other things). This was MAPS first speaker, so it was an honor for it to be Dr. Jemison...""

-Penn State Harrisburg

"Dr. Jemison was fantastic... She met with a group of students before her talk and struck a perfect tone with them. We had standing room only for her talk. A lot of students were there, and a lot of parents who had brought little girls to see her. Afterwards, she was surrounded by little kids wanting autographs and she very graciously signed and interacted with them. The students who met with her felt that she was really encouraging to them during a difficult time... I'm very grateful to Dr. Jemison for being so generous with her time and attention during the reception and with students."

-Boston College Colloquium on Women and Leadership

"Dr. Jemison was amazing! I have received nothing but positive feedback on her presentation. In fact, many have said she was the best speaker they had ever heard. She was so engaging with the audience and girls and I had the honor of taking a picture with her! I believe when our full report from the convention is presented, she will be listed one of the top highlights. Thanks you so much for everything!"

-Girl Scouts of the USA

"Everything was excellent. Dr. Mae was so inspiring. I was sad to say goodbye after the few days she spent with us in Doha. Overall the event was a huge success and we had over 1,000 participants/teachers."

-Qatar Foundation

"Dr. Jemison was simply amazing! The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive! There were approximately 450 people who heard her keynote speech and they gave her a standing ovation! She took time to talk with and take pictures with the middle and high school students who were present. Everyone was also very pleased that someone of her stature and all that she has achieved did not mind taking pictures with attendees. The event itself was a huge success, but I know that having Dr. Jemison as the keynote speaker put it well over the top!"

-The University of Alabama

"It was an honor to have Dr. Jemison speak at Lafayette College and I’m so glad she was able to visit with many of our students and faculty. From what I heard from my colleagues, the afternoon and evening went very well and Dr. Jemison was well received by all."

-Lafayette College

"We were so privileged to have Dr. Jemison speak today. It was very clear she inspired our members, our leadership and other attendees. And that was such a nice gesture to include the ”red-sweatered” staff in a photo."

-American Academy of Otolaryngology HNS

"Everyone loved Dr Jemison! She was a great speaker, and very gracious."

-BCG

"I just wanted to let you know that Dr. Jemison's visit was a rousing success. She was very personable, super smart, engaged and funny. We had a great crowd and she kept them totally involved. By the way, this was the first time I have seen a standing ovation after the introduction of the speaker and before they said anything. She also got a standing ovation after her presentation. She continued to answer questions well beyond the allotted time and then stayed onstage for pictures and autographs. I have spoken with a number of people who attended and all said she was awesome. I definitely had expectations, but Dr. Jemison far exceeded those expectations."

-Appalachian State University

"Dr. Jemison was one of the best speakers we have had! The attendance was great and she received a standing ovation even before she began talking. Members of her sorority were there and she invited them onstage for pictures then she invited several younger children up for "selfies." It truly was the best. She was very engaging."

-Appalachian State University

"The event was stellar all around. Dr. Jemison was great and the students loved her. She did a nice job weaving very head, forward-thinking concepts in with her overarching themes and message, and the audience seemed very excited to be part of this picture. The number of attendees wanting to speak with her after the event, take pictures, share their stories, etc. was much more than we have seen for similar events, and that really let me know that her main points were resonating. There was a small technical difficulty getting Dr. Jemison’s tablet working correctly, but she took it all in stride and stayed long past the few minutes we lost at the beginning. She took command of the meet and greet as well and everyone that attended looked to be very engaged."

-Loyola Marymount University

"Dr. Jemison was great. It was wonderful to be a part of this. Thanks for everything."

-Bayer Corporation

"I have also heard nothing but wonderful things from our staff about Dr. Jemison. We’ll receive student surveys soon too, but from all of the feedback I have received, she has been so enjoyed!"

-Envision National Youth Leadership Forum

"She was funny, charming, and interesting. Everyone I talked with loved her and her message. I believe attendees felt a warm connection with her and she made many new fans."

-Medical Library Association

"Commencement went off as planned and was flawless. Dr. Jemison hit one out of the park with her address to the Southland College Prep class. She earned a standing ovation from the students and faculty, which is somewhat rare for a commencement."

-Southland College Prep

"Dr. Jemison was amazing! We had a capacity audience of 540 people and I have heard nothing but very positive feedback from her presentation and Q&A. I saw several comments on social media that were of the highest praise. I don't know if she knows it, but she changed the life of several people in the audience."

-AAIM Employers' Association

"Dr. Jemison was a hit! Her topic is what they wanted to hear. It all tied together in what we've been working for in our schools. She is an inspiration to not only the students in our audience but many in the older generation, as well … makes me want to go back to school! I wish we had more time with her."

-California State PTA

"Dr. Jemison was phenomenal and beyond inspiring in her words to the group."

-American Medical Women’s Association

"Mae was absolutely lovely and a fantastic speaker. She went above and beyond by staying with CEI’s VIPS long after she had agreed to for the VIP roundtable. That was a real treat for our guests."

-The Colorado Education Initiative

"On behalf of all of Dean Mary Coleman and all of my colleagues here at Lesley University, I want to thank you for your inspirational visit to the University last week. Your talk last Tuesday evening was a highlight of our Creativity Forum week. I have received many very positive comments from audience members, both in the Lesley community and from the public."

-Lesley University

"Dr. Jemison did a terrific presentation which was thoroughly enjoyed by a capacity audience of about 230 people. All of our organizers also really enjoyed meeting Dr. Jemison. "

-Lesley University

"The conference was wonderful, in no small part due to Mae Jemison. Truly outstanding person who not only did a fabulous job in her session, but took the time to connect with the very many people who wanted to shake her hand, take a selfie, or just say a few words. "

-Scholastic

"The speech, and the entire luncheon went incredibly well. The room was filled to capacity, with a diverse representation of nearly 100 people from across the DG campus, from interns to top executives. Within the audience, Dollar Generals African American, and Women’s Professional Network employee resource groups were represented almost in their entirety. The feedback has been incredible; people felt her message resonated with the group, and were truly moved and inspired by the entire presentation. "

-Dollar General

"What an incredible evening we spent with you last month! You were so generous with your time on campus and of course your incredible, inspirational presentation in the evening. It was a real highlight of the fall for us and incredible contribution to our 'Imagining the Universe' series. I know you've changed the lives of so many and I thank you for doing so again at Stanford. "

-Stanford University

"The events with Dr. Jemison went extremely well. The lunch and student events were well attended (max capacity for both!), which is quite a feat considering it is dead week (the quiet period on campus before finals). The students were in awe of Dr. Jemison and expressed themselves openly and eagerly in search of her guidance and experience. The event in the evening was also well attended with approximately 500 attendees. It was a true pleasure to host Dr. Jemison's return to campus and we have received so much excellent feedback and requests about her. "

-Stanford University

"Mae Jemison was a great speaker and I know our faculty, graduates, and their families all enjoyed her remarks. She was also very nice to meet in person. "

-New Age Productions

"Dr. Jemison did an excellent job! The students, faculty and staff loved the event. "

-Cornell University

"Last night Dr. Jemison hit a Home Run. Everyone with whom I have spoken was delighted with every aspect of her visit. She combined charm, substance and inspiration with a few sides of social criticism. And she's really funny. "

-University of Texas-Dallas

"Dr. Jemison was spectacular!! There is already talk by other departments about bringing her back to campus. "

-Center for the Education of Women, the University of Michigan

"We'd like to extend our sincere gratitude to you for joining us for the NAIS Annual Conference in Orlando! Your inspirational remarks were very well received and the tweets, posts and comments are still coming in from our many attendees. Thank you for sharing your story with us and making such great connections with our theme."

-The National Association of Independent Schools

"The lecture was packed with folks in the hallway who couldn’t get in. Mae Jemison was fantastically wonderful. It was a substantive lecture, talking about her astronaut experience and its blend with being an engineer and physician and how it all impacts what she is doing today; and the Q & A could have gone on for much longer. We had to take her out a side door, there were swarms of folk wanting her autograph and wanting to shake her hand. Dr. Jemison was so gracious, also spending a good bit of her time at the private lunch with the selected student scholars who were present. Thank you for EVERYTHING!!! She received a standing ovation (for several minutes it seemed). "

-Ohio State University

"The Jemison event went extremely well. Jamaica sure does love the first Woman of Color in Space. The students were enthused, engaged and encouraged. Of course, I will not leave out the adults; they too were delighted with her."

-American Embassy in Jamaica

"WONDERFUL! A delightful and extremely intelligent woman. She WOW’d the audience and our leadership team. "

-Owens & Minor, Inc.

"Thank you for your assistance in arranging for Dr. Mae Jemison to visit Ohio Wesleyan and address the class. As you no doubt know, Dr. Jemison is an extraordinary person with passion, vision, and wisdom that permeated her remarks and her interactions with individuals on campus. Her speech was right on the mark, and we were blessed to have her at OWU."

-Ohio Wesleyan University

"Thank you so much for all of your help planning Dr. Jemison’s visit! The event was a success!! Dr. Jemison is so charismatic and engaging and the feedback I have received so far has been exceedingly positive."

-Embry-Riddell Aeronautics University

"Dr. Jemison is a gem. The dinner and lecture went very well. Everything ran smoothly."

-Wheaton College

"The symposium went quite well; the interplay between Dr. Jemison and the other panelist was complimentary and lively, even at times there were sparks. The exchanges were lively and informative and the dinner with students that followed also went well."

-Swarthmore College

"The symposium went quite well; the interplay between Dr. Jemison and the other panelist was complimentary and lively, even at times there were sparks. The exchanges were lively and informative and the dinner with students that followed also went well."

-Swarthmore College

"Dr. Jemison was fantastic! She was hands down one of the favorite speakers of the staff. She’s so motivating and incredibly approachable—we’d love to have her again."

-Drexel University College of Medicine

"They were both FANTASTIC!!! Highlights of the event. "

-Omega Institute's Women & Power: Our Time to Lead Conference

"Your discussion on enhancing innovation through the powers of human creativity was compelling. As a true modern"

-Raytheon

"The event was a huge success, and Dr. Jemison’s presentation contributed greatly to the overall excellence of the program. "

-Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum

"The program went extremely well. The students loved having the opportunity to have dinner with Dr. Jemison and they had a great conversation. Dr. Jemison was extremely genuine and generous in her interactions with students, staff, and community members, many of whom reported being energized by her presence. Her presentation and subsequent Q&A was inspirational and insightful and was a very appropriate tribute to Dr. King."

-The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

"Your presence alone was an inspiration, and your speech really set hearts and minds soaring! Your words of encouragement and support will long be remembered. "

-Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum

"The event was a big success: We had nearly 800 attendees, a near record for Minnesota Meeting. Dr. Jemison was gracious and inspiring. She enjoyed the student panelists. And she was engaged and well"

-Minnesota Meeting

"Dr. Jemison’s interaction with the students and presentation at the luncheon was all we had hoped for…and more. She’s brilliant! "

-St. Philip's School and Community Center

"Dr. Jemison is delightful and wowed the crowd. The local daily ran a full page full color photo of a shuttle launch to precede their interview with her. There has been an absolutely incredible response locally to her. Her delivery last night was brilliant. "

-Ace Foundation

"I continue to hear much praise about your commencement speech. It was just the right message, tone and length. You did a great job and it is deeply appreciated. Thank you for helping to make our commencement such a success."

-Capella University

"We had extremely high expectations of your visit with us - all were exceeded. We are so very appreciative of your flexibility and willingness to work with us, including the fantastic presentation that you delivered to the students—this was an event of a lifetime for many of them. If we can ever serve as a reference for you, (we know you will never need one) it would be our pleasure. Most importantly, thank-you for your down to earth personality and cosmic intellect - the combination of the two is incredible."

-Broadwing-CBS Technology Launch

"In my introduction I referred to you as a person of outstanding accomplishments. That you certainly are! Your presence and presentation to our conference were most meaningful and, from my feedback, universally acclaimed. Congratulations on your accomplishments and the splendid manner in which you are building on them while sharing your insights with others. "

-Beneficial Management Corporation

"Your presence at the banquet created a very special atmosphere that left a lasting impression for all those in attendance. Your remarks were very appropriate for our convention theme, and you brought a unique perspective to our membership through your insight and candor. I have been contacted by countless individuals that found you words to be quite inspiring. "

-National Society of Black Engineers

"Your presentation to our students, faculty, and Keuka community was both motivation and inspiring. I have heard from many of our students who mentioned just how much your comments and your presence here as a role model touched them. "

-Keuka College

"Your inspirational keynote presentation was an outstanding success for all our audience. PBWC prides itself in creating a conference that gives our attendees the knowledge, tools and skills that will make a difference in their every day lives. With your assistance we truly exceeded our expectations this year. The contribution of your resources, talent and expertise was inspirational and motivational. Without you, this day of power, partnership and possibility could not have happened. "

-Professional and Business Women's Conference

"Please know that Dr. Jemison touched each and every person in our audience with her warm, gracious manner. She was especially inspirational to our student body, which is comprised of 190 young women. General school opinion has her, by far, the best speaker ever to be on campus. Her lecture was truly enjoyed by all at our Fall Parents' Weekend. "

-Stoneleigh Burnham School

"Our delegates were moved by your message, challenged by your achievements and encouraged by your perseverance. Your presentation was truly inspirational and insightful. By sharing your story, wisdom and experience, you encouraged the Junior League delegates to reach higher, share wider, and give more. Thank you for your honesty and warmth. "

-Association of Junior Leagues

"Dr. Jemison was absolutely Fantastic!!! We could not have chosen a better person for the event. "

-Global Lead Management Consulting

"I would like to sincerely thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to deliver a wonderful message at our Annual Membership Luncheon. Your remarks were inspirational and informative. I hope you enjoyed visiting with our table sponsors from the major organizations in the area as well as our student guests. I know they greatly appreciated your words. We have received many positive comments regarding your speech. "

-North Texas Commission

"Your inspirational and educational message was extremely well received by our Forum attendees. Your commitment to high standards, personal integrity, ensuring a safe environment for today's children, and educating them for the world thy will inherit were beautifully and powerfully communicated. "

-The College Board

"Dr. Mae Jemison delivered an inspiring and enlightening keynote address that captivated our audience of 300+ business and community leaders. The students in attendance were especially taken with Dr. Jemison's remarks "

-Valley Forward Association

"It was a distinct pleasure for me to meet you and hear your inspiring talk. Our membership was totally enthralled with your achievements. You have the drive and will to succeed and inspire others to do likewise. "

-Executives Breakfast Club of Oak Brook

"It was indeed a privilege to have you join us for this event. You are the very personification of a woman of courage and vision. Your presentation on the importance of science and the tools of technology to change the world educated and informed us. Your reviews on health, leadership, success, excellence, and making conscious choices were interesting and gave us a lot to consider. "

-Norman Y. Mineta, Secretary of Transportation

"The National Association of Elementary School Principal's 80th Annual Convention was by all measure a resounding success. Your First General Session Keynote was exactly what was needed to get the entire convention off to a successful beginning.The 6,000 K"

-National Association of Elementary School Principals

"Your presentations, A Morning with Mae Jemison: Thoughts on Science and Technology and the subsequent concurrent session, were integral and vital parts of our program and generated enthusiastic comments from our participants. Your participation went a long way towards ensuring the total success of the Symposium. "

-Superintendents' Symposium

"Her lecture was informative and inspirational. In fact, she received a standing ovation from the audience at the conclusion, which is highly unusual for our students. She responded well to questions, and she was warm and inviting to everyone who wanted to speak with her. The students who attended the small, informal lunch following the lecture commented to me that it was an excellent experience and that they learned a great deal from their discussions with Dr. Jemison. Overall, it was a highly successful event. Thanks again!"

-Carleton College

"She was FABULOUS, generous with her time, and really delightful. "

-Council Of Michigan Foundations

"Dr. Jemison was fabulous and gracious. We hope to do business with you all again next year. We had over 600 people present and 4 news stations. It was superlative. Thanks for all of your help. She was a joy."

-Fort Valley State University

"It was a fabulous, fabulous, historic day for us. Dr. Jemison was terrific! She is a smart, charismatic, gracious person...but everything was a smashing success. "

-Pitzer College

"Dr. Jemison was absolutely spectacular at the Charles Drew Health Center Dinner last night! She had the crowd spellbound. She was everything we had hoped for, actually more, as she has such an engaging manner, in a speaker! "

-Charles Drew Health Center

"Dr. Jemison was awesome! In my opinion and several others, she's one of the best keynote speakers we ever had. Everyone loved her. She went over her allotted time. She went out into the audience and took questions. She was just fabulous. "

-Indiana University Foundation

"All of her presentations were very, very well received. Her luncheon speech was provocative! Her book signing was incredible. She signed books for ALL of the children standing in the line--let me tell you the line wrapped out the library door and down the street!!! HUGE WIN FOR INTEL."

-Intel Corporation

"Mae was absolutely wonderful! I have to say that not only did her speech touch me, but she is definitely my all time favorite as a person. She was incredibly warm, intelligent and gracious. What a treat! Not only did I love her, our audience did as well. How are we going to top her next year? "

-The Journal Record
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Leadership, Teamwork, and Motivation

Renowned as an American icon and the first woman of color to travel to space, Dr. MAE JEMISON has dedicated her career to trailblazing pursuits in STEM, social responsibility, and improving human life on this planet and beyond. Dr. Jemison offers unparalleled lessons in leadership, teamwork, and mot ...

Renowned as an American icon and the first woman of color to travel to space, Dr. MAE JEMISON has dedicated her career to trailblazing pursuits in STEM, social responsibility, and improving human life on this planet and beyond. Dr. Jemison offers unparalleled lessons in leadership, teamwork, and motivation that resonate with any audience.

Exploring the Frontiers of Science and Human Potential

Dedicating her life’s work to scientific, technological, and medical advancements, Dr. MAE JEMISON explores the frontiers of science and the human potential. ...

Dedicating her life’s work to scientific, technological, and medical advancements, Dr. MAE JEMISON explores the frontiers of science and the human potential.

STEM: The Importance of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Dr. MAE JEMISON discusses the importance of STEM in developing the next generation of problem solvers and entrepreneurs.  This is an important topic for college and universities, as well as municipal regions working in partnership with businesses to attract and develop STEM talent. ...

Dr. MAE JEMISON discusses the importance of STEM in developing the next generation of problem solvers and entrepreneurs.  This is an important topic for college and universities, as well as municipal regions working in partnership with businesses to attract and develop STEM talent.

Author Talks with Dr. Mae Jemison: ‘Find Where the Wind Goes’ and ‘100 Year Starship Canopus Award Anthology’

Groups can elevate their memorable event with Dr. MAE JEMISON by including a conversation about her books - Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life and 100 Year Starship Canopus Award Anthology. A bulk book buy can ensure the audience has copy of one of Dr. Jemison’s books for a memorable exp ...

Groups can elevate their memorable event with Dr. MAE JEMISON by including a conversation about her books - Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life and 100 Year Starship Canopus Award Anthology. A bulk book buy can ensure the audience has copy of one of Dr. Jemison’s books for a memorable experience.

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Dr. Mae Jemison is in-demand for Black History Month

A larger-than-life force of inspiration, Dr. MAE JEMISON is in-demand for Black History Month and MLK Day events. Encouraging audience members that, "If you want a seat at the table, you can have one," Dr. Jemison brings her trailblazing story to life for rapt audiences. Featured in a children’s book entitled Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, Dr. Jemison is a true icon, heralded for her passion and continued dedication to building a world of opportunity and equality.

Dr. Jemison consistently receives rave reviews thanks to her incredible interactions with every audience, such as: "The program went extremely well. The students loved having the opportunity to have dinner with Dr. Jemison and they had a great conversation. Dr. Jemison was extremely genuine and generous in her interactions with students, staff, and community members, many of whom reported being energized by her presence. Her presentation and subsequent Q&A was inspirational and insightful and was a very appropriate tribute to Dr. King." (The University of North Carolina at Greensboro)

History-maker Dr. Mae Jemison consistently receives rave reviews for her keynotes on leadership, teamwork, STEM, and motivation

American icon and history-maker Dr. MAE JEMISON offers bold inspiration and game-changing lessons on leadership, social responsibility, and diversity and inclusion for enraptured audiences. The first woman of color to travel into space, Dr. Jemison is pioneering and transforming breakthrough science and technology to enhance the quality of life on Earth. She is now at the helm of the 100 Year Starship (100YSS), a bold, far reaching nonprofit initiative to assure the capabilities exist for human travel beyond our solar system to another star within the next 100 years. She is also the Founder and President of both The Jemison Group, Inc. (JG) & BioSentient Corporation - leading scientific, technological, and medical innovation.

Dr. Jemison has been sought after everywhere for her motivational keynotes on leadership, teamwork, STEM, and more. Rowan University shared, ”The event was flawless. Dr. Jemison was great! Our guests, students, faculty and staff LOVED HER! We sold out all of the tickets” and the Girl Scouts of the USA raved, “Dr. Jemison was amazing! I have received nothing but positive feedback on her presentation. In fact, many have said she was the best speaker they had ever heard.”

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Dr. Mae Jemison, first woman of color in space, releases a second edition of her young adult autobiography 'Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments From My Life'

DR. MAE JEMISON is already in the history books: NASA astronaut, first woman of color in space, physician in developing countries, engineer, educator, with schools named in her honor and was even the first real astronaut to appear on Star Trek. Now the second edition of Dr. Jemison’s book, Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments From My Life, is set to energize a new generation. Find Where the Wind Goes shares candid, humorous and heartfelt stories of life events from her childhood to becoming who she intended to be – space explorer, scientist, dancer and positive force. Expanding on her childhood and her time at NASA, she offers new musings on the present, from civil unrest to what she’s learned from cats. With camaraderie and respect for the intellect of the young reader, Dr. Jemison writes of going from a fear of heights as a child to dancing in orbit on the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

“There are so many parallels between when I was growing up and the world teenagers find themselves in today– human rights, social justice, an explosion of science and technology, space exploration, growing awareness and connections across the globe, evolving music and art, and individuals asserting their rights to participate,” said Dr. Jemison. “My story is about finding who you intend to be and trying to assert who you are as a teen as the world is changing around you. I hope my story provides some clues to making it through while keeping your smile, integrity and hopefulness.”

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Entrepreneur, engineer, physician, educator, humanitarian, and former NASA astronaut, Dr. Mae Jemison is at the forefront of integrating the physical and social sciences with art and culture to spark innovation and build meaningful solutions to the world’s critical problems. Jemison leads 100 Year Starship® (100YSS), a nonprofit global initiative to assure that capabilities for human travel beyond our solar system to another star exist within the next 100 years while transforming life on Earth. Co-founder and principal partner of Signal Hill Road Publishing, LLC, Jemison seeks to bring to the public “Stories to elevate and ideas that dare.”

Jemison, a Fellow of the Hagler Institute for Advanced Study and Visiting Scholar at EnMed engineering medical school of Texas A&M, researches pathways to transform scientific insight into operational therapy and optimizing biomedical instrumentation in clinical settings. Jemison’s work to improve science literacy and achieve diversity and inclusion in STEM disciplines is recognized worldwide. Dr. Jemison is on the Board of Directors of major public companies and organizations.

Dr. Jemison, the first woman of color in the world to go into space, served six years as a NASA astronaut and flew as the Science Mission Specialist aboard the joint mission NASA – Japanese space agency space shuttle Spacelab J. Trained as an engineer, social scientist and dancer, Jemison, a medical doctor, prior to NASA was the Area Peace Corps Medical Officer for Sierra Leone and Liberia and general practitioner in Los Angeles.

100YSS celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023 with the international conference “Nexus Nairobi”™ – When SPACE, PURPOSE & CULTURE Collide™—in Kenya, the cradle of humans. Started thru a competitive seed-funding grant from DARPA, 100YSS pushes radical leaps in knowledge, technology, and human systems needed for deep space exploration and the requirements for a successful human future on our home planet, Earth.

Dr. Jemison founded and developed multiple technology organizations and initiatives including The Jemison Group, Inc. a technology consulting firm that purposefully considers and integrates critical socio-cultural issues to start the design of engineering and science projects. As an environmental studies professor at Dartmouth College, Dr. Jemison focused on designing sustainability into technologies for both the industrialized and developing worlds. LOOK UP One Sky, led by Jemison, developed the “Skyfie” ™ App that connects people, on a single day worldwide, to weave a global tapestry of what we individually see, feel, think, love, fear, offer, need, and hope as we look up at the sky.

Since 1994 when Dr. Jemison founded the international science camp The Earth We Share™ (TEWS), the program has designed and implemented STEM education experiences impacting thousands of students and hundreds of teachers worldwide. In addition to TEWS, the non-profit Dorothy Jemison Foundation Jemison for Excellence (DJF), founded and named after her mother – a teacher in Chicago Public Schools for more 25 years, have created and implemented a wide range of programs.

Dr. Jemison is a member of the National Academy of Medicine Council, the Chair of the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) External Council, the board of directors of Kimberly-Clark (Chair, Sustainability Committee) and the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Dr. Jemison was the starting Chair of the Texas State Product Development and Small Business Incubator Boards among other national, state and city projects for business incubators and small business investment, infrastructure, disaster response and development of advanced industries and multiple Fortune 500 company boards.

The 2023 Prix Galien Roy Vandelos Pro Bono Humanum Award for Global Health Equity, the African Union Ambassador’s inaugural Mickey Leland Award for global leadership, Forbes 50 over 50 Women List 2023, the 2022 West Point Sylvanus Thayer Award, The Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service, the National Organization for Women’s Intrepid Award, Poling Chair at the University of Indiana Kelley School of Business and the Kilby Science Award; an inductee in the National Women’s Hall of Fame, the National Medical Association Hall of Fame, Texas Science Hall of Fame, International Space Hall of Fame; received Honorary Ph.Ds. from, University of Dublin, KU Leuven University (Belgium), University of Delaware, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Washington University (St. Louis), Lincoln College, Princeton and 2018 Stanford University School of Engineering Hero, among the numerous awards recognition and honorary degrees she has received.

Dr. Jemison, a much sought after speaker gave the Opening Session Keynote at the UN COP24, (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) in Katowice, Poland; spoke at the White House Reception on the occasion of the United States rejoining UNESCO hosted by First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden (2023), keynoted for 50th Anniversary of Stanford Chemical Engineering Department and 150th anniversary of Dartmouth Thayer School of Engineering and was special guest at Shanghai 2010 World Expo among many requests.

Dr. Jemison authored “Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life” for teenagers, the Scholastic True Books’ 100 Year Starship series on space exploration as well as co-editor of The Canopus Award Anthology (2015 & 2017) and 100 Year Starship Symposia Proceedings. The first real astronaut to appear in the Star Trek TV series, she a LEGO mini- figurine in the Women of NASA kit, Astronaut Mae in Sesame Street and voice and inspiration of the “Skipster” device in Marvel’s “Moon Girl and the Devil Dinosaur”. She is a series hosts of National Geographic’s “One Strange Rock” and was the space operations advisor for its global miniseries docudrama, “Mars.”

Dr. Jemison graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts degree in African and Afro-American Studies. She received her medical doctorate from Cornell University Medical College.