Thursday, February 26, 2004

1. What is Dr. Fred Gregory's position at NASA?

2. With his parent's encouragement, what did become in 1978?

3. In what year did Gregory become the first black space shuttle commander?

4. As an astronaut during three missions, how many hours in space did Gregory log?

5. Charles Henry Turner's love of insects led him to a bachelor of science degree in what subject?

6. Turner published the first paper by an African American in what prestigious journal?

7. True or False: Insects can learn by trial and error.

8. Art Walker conducted pioneering physics experiments on what object in the solar system?

9. What relative of Walker's encouraged him and ensured he had the opportunities to pursue the career he wanted?

10. Walker joined what university faculty in 1974 because of its record in hiring and promoting African-American educators?

Answers

1. Deputy administrator.
2. Astronaut.
3. 1985.
4. 455 hours.
5. Biology.
6. Science.
7. True.
8. The sun.
9. His mother.
10. Stanford University.

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