George Sherman Carter (born 1911) is an African American physicist known for being one of the few African-American scientists working on the Manhattan Project at Columbia University.[1]
Early life and education
George Sherman Carter was born on May 10, 1911, in Gloucester County, Virginia.[2] He is among four boys and one girl, and he was born to George Peter and Emily Maude Carter.[2] In 1940, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lincoln University.[3] While at the university, he actively participated in various extracurriculars, including joining the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, contributing to the track team, and participating in the New York Club and the Wissenschaft Verein (Science Club).[2] From there, he began studying at Columbia University Teachers College and the City of New York College.[1]
Career
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- Did they receive any special recognition or awards for their work?
- Are they a part of professional societies or boards? Like being selected as part of the National Academy of Engineering...
Sources to use:
- https://ahf.nuclearmuseum.org/ahf/profile/george-sherman-carter/
- https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/carter-george-sherman-1911-1998/
- https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/2018/02/25/15-african-americans-who-were-hidden-heroes-manhattan-project/1039817001/
References
- ^ a b "George Sherman Carter - Nuclear Museum". https://ahf.nuclearmuseum.org/. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
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- ^ a b c Lanum, Mackenzie (2012-02-24). "George Sherman Carter (1911-1998) •". Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ Crocker, Brittany. "15 African-Americans who were hidden heroes of the Manhattan Project". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-04-30.