Join us in commemorating Black History Month by checking out these Black + Geoscience highlights: 

Artwork: 

• View this fantastic painting of Mae Jamison, the American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut who famously became the first Black woman to go to space. The portrait was painted by Muhammad Yungai, a portrait artist and muralist who specializes in "inspirational realism." 

History: 

• Read about four fascinating geologists who made history and are forging the future in this great article from Scientific American, titled "Black History Month: Making History in the Geosciences."

Networking: 

• Follow the Black in Geoscience network, who are actively supporting and amplifying the the work of Black earth and planetary scientists from around the world. Visit their website for stories, resources, and updates from Black geoscientists in the field today.