Celebrate Black history all year long with this printable Black Scientist poster set. We partnered with Ward’s Science and professional book illustrator Kim Holt to create these original artworks featuring four accomplished scientists. This is a piece that is perfect for a frame.
How can I use the poster?
Hang posters on your walls to brighten up your space. Display it on the screen as a conversation starter. Use it to honor Black History Month in February. Teach students about important scientists in history throughout the school year.
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Take a peek at these beautiful black scientist posters.
Emmett Chappelle
We are teachers/Illustration: Kim Holt
Emmett Chappelle was an accomplished biochemist and astrochemist. Impressively, he was responsible for developing methods to detect life on Mars and registered 14 patents in the United States for his research.
Dr. Mae Jemison
We are teachers/Illustration: Kim Holt
Mae Jemison is an amazing astronaut and doctor. Notably, she was the first black woman to travel to space aboard the Endeavor space shuttle in 1993.
george washington carver
We are teachers/Illustration: Kim Holt
George Washington Carver was an agricultural chemist. He developed alternative crops such as peanuts and sweet potatoes, changing the future of agriculture.
Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
We are teachers/Illustration: Kim Holt
Shirley Ann Jackson is a physicist. She conducted amazing research that led to the development of fax machines, fiber optic cells, caller ID, and more.
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About illustrators
Kim Holt was born in Brooklyn, New York. Her passion for art and painting began at an early age, inspired by her family’s love of art. Living directly across the street from the Brooklyn Museum was a blessing and an inspiration that greatly influenced her artistic path. Kim’s main goal as an artist is to create images that evoke memories and make photos that make children want to be inside the scene. She currently lives in the Washington, DC area with her husband and two dogs, Sugar and Spice. Follow Kim on Instagram or visit her website.
