J. Ernest Wilkins, Jr.

African American, Mathematician, Scientist, University of Chicago, Manhattan Project
Herausgegeben:Elmo, Timoteus

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Jesse Ernest Wilkins, Jr. was an African American mathematician and nuclear scientist, who gained first fame on entering the University of Chicago at age 13, becoming its youngest ever student. His intelligence led to him being referred to as a "negro genius" in the media. As part of a widely varied and notable career, Wilkins contributed to the Manhattan Project during the Second World War. He also gained fame working in and conducting nuclear physics research in both academia and industry. He wrote numerous scientific papers, served in various important posts, earned several significant awards and helped recruit minority students into the sciences. During his studies and various careers he was not untouched by the prevalent racism that existed for much of his life. In 1940 Wilkins completed his B.Sc. in mathematics at age 17, then his M.Sc. at age 18, and finally went on to complete a Ph.D in mathematics at the University of Chicago, graduating in 1942 at age 19

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• Verlag: Alphascript Publishing / Loc Publishing
• Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9786138010975
• ISBN-10: 6138010973
• Artikelnr.: 34494618