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Black Inventors Who Don’t Get the Credit They Deserve

black inventors who don't get the credit they deserve

Mathematical Physicist Jesse Ernest Wilkins, Jr. Contributed to The Manhattan Project

Because of Jesse Ernest Wilkins, we have the atomic bomb. Credit: Shutterstock

Jesse Ernest Wilkins, Jr. was an American mathematical physicist and engineer. He was born in 1923, in Wisconsin. Throughout his career, Wilkins made important contributions to the fields of nuclear physics and engineering. He worked on the Manhattan Project, which developed the first atomic bombs, and later helped develop the first nuclear power plants.

He was also a pioneer in the use of computers for scientific research. Wilkins helped develop the first computer simulations of physical systems. In recognition of his contributions to science and technology, Wilkins received numerous awards and honors. However, because of his inventions, many people have died.

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