Marie, The Fantastic Biochemist: Marie Maynard Daly, The First African American Woman to Earn a Chemistry PhD

Marie Maynard Daly was the first African American woman to earn a doctorate in Chemistry. She discovered the link between high cholesterol and heart disease. Learn about this fascinating pioneer! Expose your little girl to a strong determined female scientist to build self esteem early! Exposure to STEM ideas at an early age can be the building blocks to an interest in science as your daughter grows, which is exactly how Marie Daly became inspired when she was a little girl.