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          October 17, 1956Mae Jemison is born

          Mae was born in Decatur, AL. 1959The family moves away

          Mae's family moved to Chicago, IL, so the children could have a better education.

          Mae had a brother and a sister. 1961What does Mae want to be when she grows up?

          In kindergarten, Mae's teacher asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up.

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          Even at 5 years old, she said a scientist. 1962NASA chooses women for their program

          In 1962, twelve women passed NASA's admission test, but none were selected for the program. 1963The first woman in space

          Russia put the first woman astronaut in space.

          Her name was Valentina Tereshkova. 1973Mae graduates high school and goes to college

          Mae graduated with honors and went to Stanford University with a National Achievement Scholarship. 1977Mae becomes a doctor

          Mae graduated from Stanford and then entered medical school.

          She graduated with a medical degree in 1981. 1983A few year