Hattie Scott Peterson
Among the first Black women to earn a civil engineering degree.
Their Story
Hattie Scott Peterson was an American civil engineer believed to be one of the first African American women to earn a civil engineering degree. She worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, helping with projects related to infrastructure. She later supported scholarships to help others study engineering.
Era
1900s
Field
Civil Engineering
Hattie Scott Peterson
Among the first Black women to earn a civil engineering degree.
Engineering · Civil Engineering · 1900s · Women in STEM, Black Innovators
Their Story
Hattie Scott Peterson was an American civil engineer believed to be one of the first African American women to earn a civil engineering degree. She worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, helping with projects related to infrastructure. She later supported scholarships to help others study engineering.
Key Innovation
Became a pioneering Black woman in civil engineering and public infrastructure work.
Why It Matters Today
Her career opened paths in civil engineering, the field that designs roads, bridges, and water systems.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hattie_Scott_Peterson
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
