Sylvester James Gates, Jr.
Keynote Speaker: Theoretical Physicist, Supersymmetry Expert, Professor of Physics
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Sylvester James Gates, Jr. Biography
Physicist and physics professor Sylvester James Gates, Jr. was born on December 15, 1950, in Tampa, Florida to Charlie Engels and Sylvester James Gates, Sr. His father worked for the U.S. Army, causing the family to move many times. Gates had lived in six cities by the time he reached the sixth grade. His parents always stressed the importance of education and his father bought him a set of Encyclopedia Britannica when he was just eight years old, sparking his interest in science. Gates graduated from high school in 1969. With the encouragement of his father, he applied and was admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He earned his B.S. degrees in mathematics and physics in 1973. Gates remained at MIT for four more years, earning his Ph.D. degree in physics in 1977. His thesis, “Symmetry Principles in Selected Problems of Field Theory,” was the first at MIT to deal with supersymmetry.
In 1977, Gates went on to attend Harvard University as a junior fellow in the Harvard Society of Fellows. He remained at Harvard until 1980, when he moved to California to work as a research fellow with the California Institute of Technology. In 1982, Gates accepted a position as an assistant professor of applied mathematics at MIT. During this time, he also served as director of the Office of Minority Education. In 1984, he joined the University of Maryland as an associate professor of physics and became a full professor in 1988. He briefly served as a professor of physics at Howard University from 1990-1993, before returning to teach exclusively at the University of Maryland in 1994. While at Howard, Gates served as the director of the Center for the Study of Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Atmospheres. In 1998, Gates was named the John S. Toll Professor of Physics at the University of Maryland, becoming the first African American to hold an endowed chair in physics at a major research university in the United States.
Gates's work in mathematics and theoretical physics has greatly contributed to knowledge about supersymmetry, supergravity, and string theory. He has written or co-written over two hundred research papers and articles. Working with M.T. Gisaru, M. Rocek, and W. Siegel, Gates co-authored "Superspace," a standard textbook on the topic of supersymmetry. He was awarded the National Medal of Science by President Barack Obama for his contributions to the mathematics of supersymmetry in particle, field, and string theories. Gates received numerous honors and awards, including the Andrew Gemant Award by the American Institute of Physics for his contributions to science policy and the history of physics. In addition to his research, Gates is known for advocating the importance of education and being able to easily explain complex physics theories to a non-physics audience. He is currently the Clark Leadership Chair in Science and serves as a Professor of Physics and a Professor of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park.
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Sylvester James Gates, Jr. generally travels from Maryland, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Sylvester James Gates, Jr.?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sylvester James Gates, Jr. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sylvester James Gates, Jr. for your next private or corporate function. -
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