KALAMAZOO (WKZO-AM/FM) — An astronaut is coming to Kalamazoo on Thursday, and organizers think her visit may be something that could inspire children to do great things.
Mae Jemison was inspired by Star Trek, but as a young girl growing up in Alabama, her dreams of becoming a scientist and going into space were not encouraged.
Tom Vance with the Kalamazoo Foundation said she not only became a shuttle astronaut, but became the only astronaut to actually appear in an episode of Star Trek.
She also became a doctor and an engineer and has worked to improve health conditions in Africa.
The event begins at 7 p.m. at Miller Auditorium . The Kalamazoo Foundation would like you to register ahead of time at their website.
