STEM Black History Bowl
What patented invention of T.J. Byrd helped America's westward expansion?
A device that improved the coupling of Railroad cars
Who invented the first elevator in 1887?
Alexander Miles this elevator feels like it's been going for Miles and Miles
Who received a patent for ice cream?
Augusta Jackson
This internationally renowned mathematician and astronomer was an eighteenth century inventor, writer and compiler of almanacs. He developed mathematical formulas to calculate the weather and astronomical events.
Benjamin Banneker
Who used math to predict the eclipse of the sun in 1789?
Benjamin Banneker
Name the first African American who became the first person to successfully separate twins conjoined at the head.
Dr. Ben Carson
Who had a tremendous impact in liver research and medical treatment of liver disease, and invented the technique of using dye to detect liver diseases and evaluate blood?
Dr. Carroll Moton Leevy Leevy Livers, Leevy Livers
The African American physician, surgeon and medical researcher pioneered many of today's advancements in processing and storing blood plasm in blood banks. During World War II, he organized and directed blood bank programs for the United States and Great Britain, thus saving many lives
Dr. Charles Drew Dr. Drew drew my blood!
He was one of the first physicians to perform open-heart surgery in the United States, and in 1891 founded Provident Hospital and Training Institution in Chicago, the first black hospital run exclusively by African-Americans. Name him.
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams
In 1983, this Vietnam veteran became the first African-American astronaut launched into space.
Dr. Guion S. Bluford, Jr.
Who is a pioneer in tooth transplantation and a graduate of Howard University?
Dr. Harold Fleming
In 1993 this pediatrician became the first woman and the first African American to be named the U.S. Surgeon General.
Dr. Jocelyn Elders
Who introduced intradermal vaccination for smallpox?
Dr. Lewis Wright
Who is the first Black female astronaut?
Dr. Mae C. Jemison
His work laid the foundation for the steroid drug industry's production of cortisone, other corticosteroids, and birth control pills. He also developed a drug used to treat glaucoma. Name him.
Dr. Percy Julian Percy the Pharmacist Inventor
This physicist was among the first three African Americans selected as astronauts by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). He was killed in 1986 when the space shuttle Challenger exploded.
Dr. Ronald McNair
Spark plug?
Edmond Berger
The phrase "the real McCoy" was penned for what famous Black inventor whose inventions included the automatic locomotive lubricator?
Elijah McCoy
Who invented the clothes dryer?
G.T. Sampson
Garrett Morgan is responsible for which two inventions?
Gas Mask & Traffic Light
Potato chip?
George Crum These potato chips make a lot of Crums!
Golf tee?
George Grant
The former slave distinguished himself as world renowned agricultural chemist and inventor. He created numerous products derived from peanuts, soybeans and sweet potatoes. Historians regard him as the scientist who revolutionized southern agriculture.
George Washington Carver
This locomotive engineer created the electrical railway brake that allowed trains to stop safely.
Granville Woods
Hearing Aid?
Harry Hopkins Harry Hopkins Hearing, Harry Hopkins Hearing
Sarah Boone is an Africa American who invented what device
Ironing Board
Who invented the lawn mower?
J.A. Burr
The son of a slave and French pirate, what Haitian is credited with finding and establishing the city of Chicago?
Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Remember, many Haitians speak French!
Invented pencil sharpener
John Love
Who invented the low-fuel helicopter engine?
Joseph Logan
Invented the dustpan
L.P. Ray
This draftsman developed a flushing mechanism that improved the operation of toilets on railway coaches. He won eight patents and is also known for his contributions to Alexander Graham Bell's telephone.
Lewis Latimer
Who invented the Super Soaker water gun?
Lonnie Johnson
David H. Blackwell was the first black member of the National Academy of Science. Was he a mathematician or a radiologist?
Mathematician
Who was the first African American Arctic explorer, and co-discover of the north pole with Robert Peary in 1909?
Matthew Henson
What is the name of the first all-Black Medical School?
Meharry Medical College
What Black American invented an inexpensive method of refining sugar?
Norbert Rilleux
Who managed the development of the Apollo Lunar Module reaction control subsystem, and was fully responsible for the $42 million effort for eight years?
Ozzie Williams
Mailbox was invented by...
P.B. Downing
Who in 1864 became the first black female awarded an M.D. degree?
Rebecca Lee Crumpler
Who developed the multiple-barrel machine gun?
Richard Spikes
Who invented the toaster?
Ruane Sharon Jeter
Philadelphia and Massachusetts cobbler Jan E. Matzeliger invented what ?
Shoe lasting machine Remember cobbler = shoe maker
Lewis Latimer prepared the drawings for what invention patented by Alexander Graham Bell?
Telephone He also invented filaments for a light bulb
What measuring instrument was invented by Frederick Jones?
Thermostat
What famous inventor did Lewis Latimer work with in the development of the electric light bulb?
Thomas Edison
These Black soldiers were trained to become pilots in World World II. They were mostly assigned to Italy where they escorted bomber planes and destroyed enemy planes. Who were they?
Tuskegee Airmen
