King, Angie Turner
1905-2004 · Contribution: 1929-1960s
Chemist, mathematician, and educator
Established American Chemical Society student chapters at multiple HBCUs
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1905, Elkhorn, West Virginia
- Active since
- 1927
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Best known for
- Building chemistry education at HBCUs
Impact on the world
King strengthened science education for Black students in an era of profound inequality, equipping HBCU labs and connecting students to national professional networks.
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