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Joint AfAS/NSBP Statement on Cheick Mobido Diarra
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Release Date: 7-Jan-13 Author or Contact: NSBP Headquarters Category: Recent News
The African Astronomical Society and the National Society of Black Physicists express their concern for the health and safety of our colleague Dr. Cheick Modibo Diarra. We hope that adequate medical attention will be afforded to him, and that his basic human rights will be respected to the fullest measure.
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NSBP member, Stephon Alexander, wins 2013 Edward Bouchet Award
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Release Date: 2-Nov-12 Author or Contact: Stephon Alexander Category: Recent News
For his contributions to theoretical cosmology, in particular the interface between fundamental physics and early universe cosmology, that includes work in leptogenesis, and parity violating effects in quantum gravity, as well as for communicating many ideas of this field to the scientific community and the public, Dr. Stephon Alexander, has received the 2013 Edward A. Bouchet Award. Dr. Alexander is the Ernest Everett Just 1907 ...
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The Gunter Media Group and the National Society of Black Physicists Announce Strategic Partnership
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Release Date: 1-May-12 Author or Contact: Caren Brustein Category: Recent News
The programs designed by The Gunter Media Group (GMG) for the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) will promote its members’ research and its outreach programs for students interested in the physical sciences.
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NSBP Member, Hakeem Oluseyi, selected to be a TEDGlobal 2012 Fellow
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Release Date: 31-Mar-12 Author or Contact: Hakeem Oluseyi Category: Recent News
Florida Institute of Technology professor, Hakeem Oluseyi, has been selected to be 2012 TED Global Fellow. He will participate in the TED conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, June 25-29. Dr. Oluseyi is an astrophysicist, inventor and science educator whose research focuses on measuring the structure and evolution of the Milky Way galaxy and characterizing new planetary systems. Oluseyi has lectured widely in the US and Africa. He was ...
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South African S&T Minister to visit US, Speak at NSBP conference
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Release Date: 14-Sep-11 Author or Contact: NSBP Headquarters Category: Recent News
The South African Minister of Science and Technology, Mrs. Naledi Pandor, will be visiting the United States next week, and will be the opening keynote speaker at the annual conference of the National Society of Black Physicists.
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NSBP Member Amongst First Females Chosen for Submarine Duty
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Release Date: 18-Jan-11 Author or Contact: NSBP Headquarters Category: Recent News
NSBP Member Amongst First Females Chosen for Submarine Duty Lisa Brodsky graduated magna cum laude from Hampton University's physics program and earns a selection to the Navy's nuclear power program for service on submarines. Learn More
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Professor Jim Gates Sworn In as a Member of the Maryland State Board of Education
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Release Date: 2-Jul-09 Author or Contact: NSBP Headquarters Category: Recent News
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley administered the oath of office to Dr. Sylvester (Jiim) Gates for a seat on the Maryland State Board of Education. Governor O'Malley had nominated Professor Gates to the board back in March 2009 when he remaked, “I am especially proud to make a number of appointments to fill key leadership positions on our State Board of Education, the University System Board of Regents and the Community Colleges Boards ...
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NSBP Members Participate in SciFest Africa
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Release Date: 22-Mar-09 Author or Contact: NSBP Headquarters Category: Recent News
Drs. Charles McGruder and Hakeem Oluseyi participate in SciFest Africa as special US representatives.
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Governor Nominates Former NSBP President to the State Board of Education
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Release Date: 22-Mar-09 Author or Contact: NSBP Headquarters Category: Recent News
Professor Jim Gates has been appointed to the Maryland State Board of Education.
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NSBP RECEIVES KELLOGG FOUNDATION GRANT
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Release Date: 22-Aug-07 Author or Contact: Charles McGruder Category: Recent News
The National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) has received a six-year, $350,000 grant from the William K. Kellogg Foundation to help South Africa increase its number of Black astronomers.
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NSBP Member Richard Robinson Develops Novel Nanosynthesis Method
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Release Date: 9-Aug-07 Author or Contact: Rich Robinson Category: Recent News
BERKELEY, CA — Superlatticed or “striped" nanorods – crystalline materials only a few molecules in thickness and made up of two or more semiconductors – are highly valued for their potential to serve in a variety of nanodevices, including transistors, biochemical sensors and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Until now the potential of superlatticed nanorods has been limited by the ...
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DR. BYRON K. FREELON IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE FIRST MOREHOUSE PHYSICS PRIZE
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Release Date: 13-Jul-07 Author or Contact: Keith Jackson Category: Recent News
Dr.Byron K. Freelon, a research scientist at the University of California-Berkeley, has won the first Morehouse Physics Prize.
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CONFERENCE OF BLACK PHYSICISTS CELEBRATES 30TH YEAR OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK PHYSICISTS
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Release Date: 13-Feb-07 Author or Contact: Quinton Williams Category: Recent News
2007 NSBP/NSHP Conference
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