William E. Moore is an African American man that grew up in the south, but he has made a name for himself across the country. Moore is known for his knowledge and many accomplishments on the educational level. Moore didn’t always know what he wanted to do in life. In high school Moore only took a half semester of chemistry, but not until his sophomore year in college he realized that he enjoyed chemistry in a way that is indescribable. In 1963, Moore graduated Southern University with a bachelor in science. Moore passion for chemistry was so solid that he went on to Purdue University to receive his PHD in biophysical chemistry. That year, 1967, Moore became the first African American to receive a degree in chemistry from Purdue. At this point in life, Moore gained the honor of being call Dr. Moore and open doors for his continuing success. Dr. Moore never forgot his roots, as he returned to Southern University in 1967. Dr. Moore became a chemistry professor and he held that position for thirty plus years. He didn’t stop accomplishing major goals just yet. Within only five years, Dr. Moore achieved the rank of a full professor. Subsequently, he became the very first president of the faculty senate at Southern University. Dr. Moore couldn’t stop here; he developed a sense that anything was possible. Dr. Moore continued to spread …show more content…
Hopefully one day I will be able to gain the knowledge and confidence to become a role model. Moore still looks at the world and points out its wrongness. Moore mentioned on twitter that “It seems that street persons are exploiting technology to advance crime faster than educators are to improve teaching and learning.” His main focus is still to help others. I was once told you don’t make a difference helping yourself, but you do when you help others. William E. Moore will forever be known because even after his job is done, his name will live