Dr. Jennie Patrick
Season 4 Episode 32 | 27m
Dr. Jennie Patrick
Dr. Jennie Patrick, the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. She discusses: her initial interest in chemical engineering; her feelings on being the first black woman to earn a Ph.D. in her field; her hope to inspire others; her background; her work in encouraging minority students to study science; and her honor as an “Exceptional Black Scientist.”
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Folks is a local public television program presented by LPB
Dr. Jennie Patrick
Season 4 Episode 32 | 27m
Dr. Jennie Patrick, the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. She discusses: her initial interest in chemical engineering; her feelings on being the first black woman to earn a Ph.D. in her field; her hope to inspire others; her background; her work in encouraging minority students to study science; and her honor as an “Exceptional Black Scientist.”
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