Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month
It is Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Here are some People who have changed history.
Chien-Shiung Wu: A Chinese-born physicist who played a pivotal role in the development of atomic science, including work on the Manhattan Project and research on beta decay.
Larry Itliong: A Filipino American labor organizer and union leader who was instrumental in advancing the rights of farm workers in the United States.
Peter Tsai: The Taiwanese American materials scientist who invented the N95 respirator, which has been crucial in protecting healthcare workers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sumita Mitra: An Indian American chemist at 3M Oral Care, who invented the first dental filling material to include nanoparticles, revolutionizing dental care.
Nainoa Thompson: A Native Hawaiian navigator who combined traditional wayfinding principles and modern science to develop the star compass, a conceptual direction system.
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