A bachelor degree is required for most positions in the finance field. However, there are some cases in which an associate degree would be sufficient. For example, an individual with a finance degree can often get an entry-level position at many banks and accounting firms.
African-American chemist Percy Julian was a pioneer in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs such as cortisone, steroids and birth control pills.
Childhood & Early Life. 1  Percy Lavon Julian was born in Montgomery, Alabama on April 11, 1899. 2  During the time when Percy Julian was born racial segregation was a law in Alabama and lynching was not yet a federal crime.