![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Started with a competitive seed-funding grant from DARPA, she is building a multi-faceted global community to foster the cultural, scientific, social and technical commitment, support, and financial framework to accomplish the 100YSS vision- An Inclusive, Audacious Journey (that) Transforms Life Here on Earth and Beyond. Jemison leads 100 Year Starship (100YSS), a bold, far-reaching nonprofit initiative to assure the capabilities for human travel beyond our solar system to another star exist within the next 100 years. Aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, STS-47 Spacelab Japan mission in September 1992, she performed experiments in material science, life sciences, and human adaptation to weightlessness. Jemison made world history as the first woman of color in space. ![]() Mae Jemison is at the forefront of integrating the physical and social sciences with art and culture to solve problems and accelerate beneficial innovation.Ī NASA astronaut for six years, Dr. Thought leader, entrepreneur, and polymath, Dr. Mae Jemison will speak during the General Scientific Session on Monday, October 18, and will sign books immediately following her lecture. Former NASA Astronaut, Physician, Engineer, Social Scientist, Author ![]()
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