Cotton Canvas Tote Bag Dr. Mae Jemison Mae Jemison Walked Among the Stars So We Could Dream Bigger.”

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Dr. Mae Jemison is a trailblazing physician, engineer, and astronaut who became the first African American woman to travel into space—but her journey is as cosmic as her destination.

🚀 Early Life & Education

  • Born October 17, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama, Mae moved to Chicago at age 3, where her love for science blossomed.
  • She entered Stanford University at just 16, earning degrees in chemical engineering and African and African-American studies.
  • Later, she earned her M.D. from Cornell University, studying international medicine and volunteering in refugee camps in Thailand and Kenya.

🌍 Global Service & Medical Career

  • Jemison served as a Peace Corps medical officer in Liberia and Sierra Leone, managing healthcare for volunteers and embassy staff.
  • She also worked with the CDC and NIH on vaccine development and public health initiatives.

🌌 NASA & Spaceflight

  • Inspired by Sally Ride and Nichelle Nichols, Jemison applied to NASA and was selected in 1987 from over 2,000 applicants.
  • In 1992, aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-47), she orbited Earth for nearly eight days, conducting experiments on bone cell growth, motion sickness, and frog fertilization in microgravity.
  • She famously began her shift in space with the Star Trek salute: “Hailing frequencies open.”

🌟 Post-NASA Legacy

  • Jemison left NASA in 1993 to found The Jemison Group, focusing on tech and education.
  • She launched The Earth We Share, a science camp for youth, and leads the 100 Year Starship project, aiming to make interstellar travel possible within a century.
  • She’s also an author, educator, and advocate for STEM inclusion, especially for women and people of color.

🖤 Cultural Impact

Mae Jemison’s story is one of brilliance, boldness, and boundless curiosity. She carried a photo of Bessie Coleman and a West African statuette into space, symbolizing her deep connection to Black heritage and global humanity

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15″ x 16″
Width, in 15.00
Length, in 16.00
Handle length, in 20.00

This 100% cotton bag comes in one size – 15″ x 16″– perfect for everyday wear. While the canvas material will show off your designs in great colors, it’s durable and will last for years. The bag features 20″ handles (made from the same canvas), making it easy to carry even with a week’s worth of shopping.

.: 100% cotton canvas
.: Heavy fabric (12 oz/yd² (406.9 g/m²))
.: Sewn-in label

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