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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2025 · 18 MIN

Dr. Bernard Harris Jr.: Breaking Barriers in Space and STEM

from Dive into Discovery · host Curious Crew

In 1995, Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. made history as the first African American to perform a spacewalk, a milestone that symbolized both personal triumph and progress in space exploration. But his impact goes far beyond that historic moment. As a physician, astronaut, and entrepreneur, Harris contributed to groundbreaking space medicine research and continues to shape the future of space travel and healthcare technology.In this episode, we explore his NASA career, post-spaceflight ventures, and dedication to STEM education through The Harris Foundation and Vesalius Ventures. Join us as we celebrate his achievements, his advocacy for diversity in STEM, and his upcoming induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.Tune in to discover how Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. is inspiring future generations and pushing the boundaries of human spaceflight.

In 1995, Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. made history as the first African American to perform a spacewalk, a milestone that symbolized both personal triumph and progress in space exploration. But his impact goes far beyond that historic moment. As a physician, astronaut, and entrepreneur, Harris contributed to groundbreaking space medicine research and continues to shape the future of space travel and healthcare technology.In this episode, we explore his NASA career, post-spaceflight ventures, and dedication to STEM education through The Harris Foundation and Vesalius Ventures. Join us as we celebrate his achievements, his advocacy for diversity in STEM, and his upcoming induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.Tune in to discover how Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. is inspiring future generations and pushing the boundaries of human spaceflight.

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