Percy Lavon Julian
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in April 2024.
publication date: Saturday, April 20, 2024 (part of April 2024)
category: 
Science
clue: This pioneer in synthetic drugs is also remembered for being a pioneer for African Americans in chemistry.
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, and Richard Slominsky
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