William Shatner may have boldly gone where no “Star Trek” captain had gone before, but he was not the first actor from the beloved science-fiction franchise to venture into space. That honor rests ...

Dr. Mae Jemison, former NASA astronaut, author and entrepreneur, will visit the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith on April 9 to deliver a keynote address on "Exploring the Frontiers of Science and ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- As we celebrate Black history, Dr. Mae Jemison is a first but certainly not a last. Jemison has worn so many hats throughout her career, but she had to overcome many obstacles.

More than three decades after making history aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, Dr. Mae Jemison continues to inspire the next wave of space travelers while championing science and education on Earth.

Mae Jemison was born in Decatur, Alabama on October 17, 1956, the youngest of three children. The Jemison family moved to Chicago when Mae was only three. It was in Chicago that an uncle introduced ...

William Shatner may have boldly gone where no “Star Trek” captain had gone before, but he was not the first actor from the beloved science-fiction franchise to venture into space. That honor rests ...