Moore, Willie Hobbs
1934-1994 · Contribution: 1972
Pioneering physics research and education
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Impact on the world
Became the first African American woman to earn a PhD in physics in the United States.
Life & background
A physicist, Moore became the first African American woman to earn a doctorate in physics in the United States, going on to a career that combined research with a strong commitment to physics education.
Sources
- AIP Black and African American Physicists Research Guide; University of Michigan College of Engineering; BlackPast.org; Physics Today (AIP Publishing)
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