10 interesting facts about mae jemison
When was mae jemison (born)
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Mae was born in Decatur, AL.
Mae's family moved to Chicago, IL, so the children could have a better education.
Mae had a brother and a sister.
In kindergarten, Mae's teacher asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up.Mae jemison family
Even at 5 years old, she said a scientist.
In 1962, twelve women passed NASA's admission test, but none were selected for the program.
Russia put the first woman astronaut in space.
Her name was Valentina Tereshkova.
Mae graduated with honors and went to Stanford University with a National Achievement Scholarship.
Mae graduated from Stanford and then entered medical school.
She graduated with a medical degree in 1981.