First Black Astronaut to walk in space visits Greene County schools

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First Black Astronaut to walk in space visits Greene County schools

Greene County School System was excited and honored to have a piece of history in the area. National Math and Science Initiative’s (NMSI) Executive Director, Dr. Bernard Harris, the first African American to walk in space, spoke to students about the importance of STEM education and his experience as an Astronaut with NASA.Dr. Harris visited […]

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