Blanche J. Lawrence

Blanche J. Lawrence 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.[1] After WWII, Lawrence continued her career at the Argonne National Laboratory and became a junior biochemist after four years in 1949.[2][3] During this time, Lawrence was publicized in an edition of Ebony Magazine featuring "Atom Scientists".[4]

Blanche J. Lawrence
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater
SpouseErwin Lawrence
Scientific career
Institutions

She graduated from Tuskegee University and was married to Captain Erwin Lawrence, a 99th Pursuit Squadron pilot who was killed during WWII.[5][2] While attending Tuskegee University, Lawrence joined the Creative Dance Group as well as the Physical Education Club.[4]

References
  1. "Manhattan Project: Places > "MET LAB" (METALLURGICAL LABORATORY)". osti.gov. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  2. "Blanche J. Lawrence - Nuclear Museum". Atomic Heritage Foundation National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  3. Crocker, Brittany. "15 African-Americans who were hidden heroes of the Manhattan Project". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  4. Lantero, Allison; Kreer, Cort (March 15, 2018). "Five Fast Facts About Blanche J. Lawrence". U.S. Department of Energy. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  5. "Erwin Bernard Lawrence". CAF RISE ABOVE. 2021-05-27. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
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