Dr. Harrison's successes began in college with creation of a computational platform to generate art using AI. Summer internships brought industry experience in more computer design, software testing and a model to teach computers to read, the very technology used by the post offices today. It wasn't until after college she realized that she could use her computational skill in the field of molecular biology. To that end, she developed of the first fruit fly genetic database, wrote programs to diagnose diseases from genetic data, and participated the team of genomic cartographers. The resulting  maps are used by scientists today to design  new drugs.  For this body of work, Harrison earned the distinction of Boston University Distinguished Alumni.

     Exercising one's inherent right to an education and a fulfilling profession, regardless of their identities, requires initiative. For some of us, in the face of centuries of inequity and legacies of discrimination, having support in developing that initiative is crucial, not only for fulfilling personal goals and those of our broader communities. The goal of this project is to provide people of all ages, races and genders with that knowledge and excitement through inspirational stories, example and discourse.

About the Project

"Key to releasing inspiration for Black and female youth is the willingness of successful Blacks and women to shed our inclination toward professional modesty, and to broadcast and amplify our successes so that the next generation can benefit from the inspiration, and motivation and excitement they bring."

-Dr. Harrison