Saint Elmo Brady
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About
Kentucky-born scientist who was the first African-American recipient of a PhD in chemistry. He went on to teach at Fisk University, the Tuskegee Institute, and Howard University.
Before Fame
He graduated from Fisk University in 1908 and later earned his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Illinois.
Trivia
He co-founded a summer institute program in infrared spectroscopy.
Family Life
He grew up in Louisville, Kentucky.
Associated With
He was a contemporary of fellow African-American chemist Percy Lavon Julian.