Contributions of African-American Mathematicians

The video discusses the contributions of three notable black mathematicians: Dr. David Blackwell, Jay Ernest Wilkins, and Ronald E. Mickens. Dr. Blackwell was the first African-American named to the National Academy of Sciences, with significant work in statistics. Jay Ernest Wilkins, a prodigy, contributed to gamma radiation research. Ronald E. Mickens published extensively in mathematics and physics, earning recognition from the American Physical Society. The video highlights their achievements and encourages further exploration of black mathematicians.

What percentage of mathematicians have been African-American?

• 20%

• Less than 1%

• 5%

• 10%

Who is the first African-American to be named to the National Academy of Sciences?

• Dr. Jay Ernest Wilkins

• Ronald E. Mickens

• Albert Einstein

• Dr. David Blackwell

How many years after high school did Dr. David Blackwell earn his PhD?

• 10 years

• 7 years

• 5 years

• 3 years

At what age did Dr. Jay Ernest Wilkins enter the University of Chicago?

• 13

• 19

• 16

• 10

What field did Dr. Jay Ernest Wilkins work in after his PhD?

• Quantum Mechanics

• Gamma Radiation

• Algebra

• Topology

Which university did Dr. Jay Ernest Wilkins attend at age 13?

• Stanford University

• MIT

• University of Chicago

• Harvard University

What additional degrees did Dr. Jay Ernest Wilkins pursue after his PhD?

• Chemical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

How many papers did Ronald E. Mickens publish in his career?

• 200

• 150

• 100

• 50

Ronald E. Mickens was a member of which society?

• American Mathematical Society

• American Physical Society

• Royal Society

• National Academy of Sciences

What percentage of the American Physical Society's members were named to The Fellowship?

• 10%

• 0.5%

• 5%

• 1%