Tony R. Sanchez, Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education at Purdue University recognizes that using role models and heroes can be quite effective when teaching values education. He claims that by examining the spirit of heroism it serves as an invitation for the students to adopt the heroic spirit for themselves. Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American in space created the Jemison Group which aims to bring the technological advancements to people across the globe and hopefully nourish students love for science. This explorer hero is very active in her undertakings. Schools on the other hand are actively using her as an example when teaching science.