Malorie Horman12 March 2014Research Paper - Final CopyIn 1942 no one knew that an extraordinary and talented scientist had been born among them. They didn't know she was African American. Nobody knew that she would become famous for an invention, the Laserphaco probe, and that she would become one of the best ophthalmologists. He helped make our country's ophthalmology care so advanced. She is a very gifted inventor, scientist, and ophthalmologist. On November 4, 1942 in Harlem, New York, Patricia Era Bath was born to parents Rupert and Gladys Bath. In her early years, Patricia grew up in Harlem, New York. Harlem wasn't the safest place, yet Pat called it home. In his hometown there was much cause for concern, not only about black challenges, but also about World War II. Patricia grew up much worse off than others in their society. At an early age he excelled in many activities including science, the flute and the ability to speak French. He was also able to master the writings of Milton, Virgil, Plutarch, and John Locke. Being the person he is, he has only seen excitement and opportunity in his “long haul.” His mother Gladys worked very hard for her children. Gladys came from African American slaves and Cherokee Native American ancestors. Patricia was lucky enough to have a brother and once he was born, her mother began to budget for the future. She saved money from her job as a housewife and domestic worker, to help pay for her children's education. To pay for Pat's medical studies, Gladys washed the floors. “Mom and Dad were the fuel and engine of my empowerment, he once said.” (source 9 page 99) Her parents helped her achieve what she has achieved today. She... in the center of the paper... ULCA ophthalmology department. One of her most notable accomplishments in 1983 was being the first female president of an ophthalmology training program at ULCA. In 1988, she was elected to the Hunter College Hall of Fame. Her last award was in 1993, when she was named Howard University's "Pioneer of Academic Medicine." Patricia Bath, inventor, scientist, eye doctor, mother and wife, achieved more than any black woman of her time. He always gave his best in school, striving to achieve his personal best and always testing the limits of science. “The ability to restore vision is the ultimate reward. It is truly a great joy to remove the eye patches the day after surgery and the patient can see again.” (source 8 page 29) Patricia was always happy to help a patient recover their sight. This shows how wonderful it really is to help a person in need enormously.