The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers

• “The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers is an Emmy-nominated web series and site from PBS’s NOVA. This is where you can learn about cutting-edge science and engineering, the amazing people who do that work, and the things they do when their lab coats come off… explore the lives of some gifted and inspiring people who are changing our world… and having a great time while they’re doing it.” http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/blogs/secretlife/video-profiles/

Science Makers 

• “The National Science Foundation awarded The HistoryMakers a 3-year grant to interview 180 of the nation’s top African American scientists, create curriculum based on the interviews and hold public programs featuring the scientists. The goal of the ScienceMakers initiative is to create positive role models and use their life stories as a way to encourage others to enter scientific professions.” http://www.thehistorymakers.com/sciencemakers

• African American Scientists

  • Click on the link above to open a document with a list of websites with information on African American Scientists and Inventors.
    • Scientist Profile Document

Kevlar Inventor

http://invention.si.edu/innovative-lives-stephanie-kwolek-and-kevlar-wonder-fiber

Great American Scientists

Percy Julian

• Biography
• NOVA Video: Percy Julian Forgotten Genius Part 1
• NOVA Video: Percy Julian Forgotten Genius Part 2