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In the early 1900s, few professional opportunities exist- ed for African Americans. Just was born into a poor fam- ily in South Carolina in 1883. He had no early ambition to become a scientist. Instead, he went to school to learn practical skills such as bricklaying and carpentry. He was a good student, and eventually pursued more academic subjects. At a New Hampshire boarding school, and later Dartmouth College, Just became interested in science, par- ticularly biology.

Howard University is one of the leading historically black colleges. It’s located in Washington, D.C.

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Black Achievement in Science: Biology