(November 27, 1923 – May 1, 2011)

Jesse Ernest Wilkins (Jr.) was infant prodigy who matured into one of 20th century’s most remarkable geniuses. His nascent circumstances left him with insurmountable challenges. He was black in the 1920s USA: one of the most gruesome decades of color-bar. Yet, as a kid, he awed the Yankees with superlative intelligence: just like his dad did a generation earlier. This ability enabled the 13-year-old become the youngest student University of Chicago ever admitted. There, he munched mathematics as easily as children of that age chewed biscuits. Little wonder he earned A.B., M.S., and PhD by the age of 19. He would later obtain B.Eng. and M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering. During the Manhattan Project, the-then 20-year-old became the youngest researcher recruited for this grandest scientific project of 20th century. He proceeded to become eminent Math Professor, distinguished Physics Professor, and President of American Nuclear Society. Although not very famous, Wilkins was one of the best minds of 20th century. His cognitive aptitude transcended those of Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, and many geniuses of that era. That is why experts acknowledged that without restrictive racism, he would have achieved much more. His characteristic all-encompassing publications ramified: Multivariable Calculus, Complex Analysis, Algebraic Geometry, Topology, Metallurgy, Linear Programming, Combinatorics, Statistics, Analytical Mechanics, Optics, Atomic Physics, and Nuclear Technologies. Exceedingly clever and versatile, Wilkins developed gamma-and-neutron shielding models: vital for determining the amounts of these radiations any material could absorb. In doing so, he helped pioneer the safe-design, development and deployment of nuclear reactors.

 

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