Dr. Patricia Era Bath
(November 4, 1942 – May 30, 2019)
Early life and education
Born 1942, in Harlem, New York, Dr. Patricia Bath was the daughter of Rupert and Gladys Bath.[3] Her father was an immigrant from Trinidad, a newspaper columnist, a merchant seaman and the first black man to work for the New York City Subway as a motorman.
[4][5] Her father inspired her love for culture and encouraged her to explore different cultures.[6] Her mother was descended from African slaves and Cherokee Native Americans.[4]
Throughout her childhood, Dr. Bath was often told by her parents to "never settle for less than [her] best" and had been encouraged by their support of her education. Her mother, encouraging her dreams and love of science, had bought her her first chemistry set.
By the time she had reached high school, Dr. Bath was already a National Science Foundation scholar. This led to her cancer research earning a front page feature in the New York Times.[7][8] Patricia and her brother attended Charles Evans Hughes High School where both students excelled in science and math.
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