Mae Painting

This painting of Mae Jemison is part of the series "As Equal As", picturing strong women who changed society. As an accomplished astronaut, Mae Jemison made history in 1992 as the first African-American woman to traveled to space. In addition to her achievements in space exploration, Mae has been a leading advocate for STEM education and diversity in the sciences, working to create opportunities for underrepresented communities to pursue careers in science and engineering. Through her efforts in education and advocacy, Mae has made a significant impact on both the field of space exploration and in creating opportunities for young people, especially women and people of color, to access quality education and pursue their academic and career aspirations.