Mea Jemison By kimwinters@nc.rr.com Oct 17, 1956 Date of Birth Decatur, Alabama Aug 1, 1961 kindergarten Mae's kindergarten teacher discourages from becoming a scientist. May 1, 1973 High Schol graduation May 1, 1981 Doctor of Medicine Degree Jun 1, 1987 Mea was accepted into the astronaut program Sep 12, 1992 Mae Jemison is the first African-American women in space