African Americans have made significant contributions to various areas of science. African Americans have developed synthetic drugs for the treatment of chronic ailments, helped to invent laser devices for the treatment of cancer patients, and developed treatments for various diseases including leprosy, cancer, and syphilis.
Despite their hard work and invaluable efforts, African American scientists and inventors have often gone unnoticed. The African Americans in Science Quiz is designed to honor the contributions of African Americans in the field of science.
Do you know who performed the first successful open heart surgery? Test your knowledge of African Americans in science. To take the African Americans in Science Quiz, simply click on the "Start The Game" link below and select the correct answer for each question. JavaScript must be enabled to view this quiz.
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