Blanche J. Lawrence | |
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Born | June 18, 1920 |
Died | February 9, 1989 |
Nationality | American |
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Blanche J. Lawrence (June 18, 1920 – February 9, 1989) [1] [2] was an African American biochemist who originally began work as a research assistant in the Health Division of the University of Chicago's Metallurgical Laboratory during the Manhattan Project. [3] After WWII, Lawrence continued her career at the Argonne National Laboratory and became a junior biochemist after four years in 1949. [4] [5] During this time, Lawrence was publicized in an edition of Ebony Magazine featuring "Atom Scientists". [6]
She graduated from Tuskegee University and was married to Captain Erwin Lawrence, a 99th Pursuit Squadron pilot who was killed during WWII. [7] [4] While attending Tuskegee University, Lawrence joined the Creative Dance Group as well as the Physical Education Club. [6]