This week for Black History Month, we’re honoring Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng), a theoretical physicist and the current president of RPI!
- Jackson was the first African American woman to earn a doctorate from MIT in any field.
- She conducted innovative research at AT&T Bell Laboratories that led to the following inventions: fiber optic cables, portable fax, solar cells, Touch-Tone telephone, call waiting, and caller ID.
- She was the first African American and woman appointed by a president to serve as the chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- She was appointed as co-chair of President Obama’s Intelligence Advisory Board as well as the President’s Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee..
- She was awarded the “National Medal of Science” in Physical Sciences in 2014
“Treasure your curiosity and nurture your imagination. Have confidence in yourself. Do not let others put limits on you. Dare to imagine the unimaginable.” ~Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, FREng
In solidarity,
Kayla Miller
Technical Assistant
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
k.miller1@hvcc.edu
Published: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:52:25 +0000 by k.miller1