Mark Dean is an American inventor and computer engineer. He led a design team for making a 1 GHz processor chip. He holds 3 of 9 PC patents for being the co-creator of the IBM personal computer released in 1981. In 1995, Dean was named the first ever African-American IBM Fellow.

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Granville Woods was self-taught and received more than 50 patents. His inventions included the "Synchronous Multiplex Railway Telegraph," a device used to send messages between trains and stations. His work assured a safer and better public transportation system for US cities.

Gladys West is an American mathematician known for her contributions to the mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, and her work on the development of the satellite geodesy models that were eventually incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS).

Charles Henry Turner was a zoologist known for his insect behavior studies, particularly bees and ants. Turner was the first African American to receive a graduate degree at U Cincinnati and earned a PhD from U Chicago. He spent most of his career as a high school teacher.

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today we celebrate all the talented women and girls pursuing their passions in STEM. We must continue to strive for full and equal access for women and girls in science!

Marie Daly was an American biochemist and the first African-American woman in the United States to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry. Daly made important research contributions in protein synthesis, the relationships between cholesterol and hypertension, and muscle cell creatine uptake.

Guion Bluford is an American aerospace engineer, retired U.S. Air Force officer and fighter pilot, and former NASA astronaut. He is the first African American in space. He participated in four Space Shuttle flights between 1983 and 1992.

Undergrad Research opportunity! For more information, please send a resume and email describing your motivation to [email protected] by 3/8/22. Positions could begin now and continue into the summer and next academic year.

Herman Branson co-discovered the alpha helix protein structure and conducted research on sickle cell anemia. He also served as the president of Central State University in Ohio and Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.

Christine Darden is an American mathematician and aeronautical engineer who devoted much of her 40-year career in aerodynamics at NASA to researching supersonic flight and sonic booms. She earned a PhD in engineering at George Washington University in 1983.

The Career Center is hosting a virtual panel event for students on Feb. 25 in partnership with Research Park. The discussion will include a variety of Research Park employers and will focus on how to land an internship. Register at go.illinois.edu/ResearchParkPa….

The Writers Workshop has several events coming up in addition to their regular appointment. 3/2 Proposal writing for Undergrads, 3/8 Structure & Argument Revising, 3/30 Research Poster Design, 3/30 Writing with Style learn more at calendars.illinois.edu/list/5442

Registration is coming! Get in to see your advisor before appointment slots fill up!

The MCB Advising office will be closed to in-person appointments during spring break. Some advisors will be holding Zoom and phone appointments during that week. There will be no drop-in advising or online chat options. All normal advising services will resume on March 21.

The School of MCB is currently accepting applications for MCB Leaders for Fall 2022. MCB Leaders are a small group of accomplished students that help current and prospective students learn about U of I, LAS, and MCB and assist with other projects as needed. App link in bio.

The Pre-Health Ambassador application for the 2022-2023 academic year is open! This volunteer role is a great opportunity for Pre-Health students to gain leadership, connect with peers, and continue to build the Pre-Health community at Illinois. Link to application in bio.

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to all of our alumni who matched for medical school residencies and internships!! 🎉🎉🎉 We want to share YOUR match day celebrations - email us at [email protected] or DM us!

Please join us as we say goodbye to Aaron Godwin and welcome back to Jennifer Brandyberry!