Early form of vaccination used to control smallpox.

Belief in improving genetic quality of a population.

Discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities.

The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, creating overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage.

An electrical component that resists the flow of electric current.

A type of vaccine that uses messenger RNA to create an immune response.

The liquid component of blood in which blood cells are suspended.

A loud explosive sound caused by an object traveling faster than the speed of sound.

A small device that's placed in the chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rhythms.

Flight at speeds exceeding the speed of sound.

HBCUs like Meharry College played a crucial role in establishing medical schools to train Black medical professionals.

African Americans established vital community-based healthcare systems to address disparities and provide free community-based care, emphasizing early diagnosis.

Mary Jackson's work at NASA broke both racial and gender barriers, paving the way for future generations in STEM.

Mae Jemison's mission aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour was a milestone for African Americans and women in space exploration.

Early form of vaccination, introduced to the British American colonies to control smallpox.

A pseudoscientific movement advocating for selective breeding to improve the genetic quality of a population, often leading to discrimination.

Discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior.

The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, creating overlapping systems of discrimination.

An electrical component that resists the flow of electric current.

A medical device that uses electrical impulses, delivered by electrodes contacting the heart muscles, to regulate the beating of the heart.

The sound associated with the shock waves created by an object traveling through the air faster than the speed of sound.

The clear, straw-colored liquid portion of blood that remains after red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and other cellular components are removed.

Modifications or adjustments to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enable individuals with disabilities to have equal opportunity.

A scientist who studies the immune system's response to viral infections and develops strategies for prevention and treatment.