PBS
Nova: Julian the Trailblazer
Learn how chemist Percy Julian overcame prejudice and segregation to become one of the leading scientists of the 20th century. These NOVA documents show milestones in Julian's life and career.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Understanding Character: The Life of Percy Julian
In this interactive lesson supporting literacy skills, students watch video dramatizations of Percy Julian's struggles with racism and how he refused to let it limit his possibilities in life.
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PBS
Pbs: Nova: Forgotten Genius: Natural vs. Synthetic [Pdf]
Fact sheet explaining the difference, or similarity, between a natural and a synthetic substance.
PBS
Pbs: Percy Julian
Biography details the life and accomoplishments of African-American chemist. Entry includes brief summary of Julian's creation of synthetic cortisone.
Other
Science Alive: Synthetic vs. Natural: What's the Difference?
Explains the difference between a synthetic compound and one found in its natural state. Uses the example of Percy Julian and Josef Pikl making the compound physostigmine, a medicine that was used in the treatment of glaucoma, in their lab.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Percy Lavon Julian
This article discusses the life and discoveries of Percy Lavon Julian.
Other
Chemical Heritage Foundation: Percy Lavon Julian
A biographical profile of Percy Julian, famous for his research on steroids and other chemicals used in medicine.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Percy Lavon Julian
Percy Lavon Julian is featured in this brief biography for his innovative contributions to medicine.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Percy Julian
Brief profile of the life of African American chemist Percy Julian. Entry relates Julian's desire to achieve against the odds of early 20th century prejudice and discrimination.