Spectrum Research & Development, Inc., a company in Cincinnati, Ohio, has developed a colorful print of black inventors and scientists that is designed to raise the awareness of the technical, engineering, and scientific contributions of African Americans to the development of the U.S. A few outstanding examples are the revolutionary works of Madame C.J. Walker (the hot comb), Frederick McKinley Jones (refrigeration systems), Garrett Morgan (traffic signal and gas mask), Granville T. Woods (numerous electrical devices), Elijah H. McCoy (lubricating systems) and Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (first successful open heart surgery).

The print of African American Inventors is a work in diversity awareness and educational support. While designed primarily for the celebration of Black History Month, it has value throughout the year for virtually any setting, cultural entity, or age group.

(PRWEB) January 24, 2004 --A new and vibrantly colored print that displays African American inventors and scientists and some of their creations is planned for permanent exhibition at the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio. While the primary focus of this work by Spectrum Research & Development, Inc., a black owned and operated company, is the celebration of Black History Month, it is used effectively throughout the year in virtually any setting - in the home, schools, colleges and universities, churches, community centers, libraries, museums, corporate and businesses offices, barber and beauty shops, restaurants, correctional & rehabilitation institutions, etc.

Among the women and men on the print are Madam C.J. Walker, Garrett Morgan, Dr. Charles Drew, Dr. George Washington Carver, Granville T. Woods, Frederick McKinley Jones, Marjorie Joyner and Dr. Percy Julian.

For people of all age levels, it highlights and raises the awareness of the unique accomplishments of these and other black innovators and entrepreneurs. It especially encourages students at all levels to be aware of extraordinary accomplishments by African Americans, to consider the possibilities for themselves and their individual talents, and to set goals for high achievement in and beyond their academic training.

The print includes directions for obtaining more information on black and women inventors. To download and view a sample of the print, and to place your order today, contact creatinggem@aol.com.

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SPECTRUM RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, INC.