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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, an American physicist and educator, is the first African-American woman to lead a major research university and former chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson is an American physicist, educator, and leader in the field of science and technology. She is best known for her groundbreaking research in solid-state physics and optics, as well as her leadership positions at major research universities.

Jackson made history as the first African American woman to earn a doctorate in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1973. She went on to have a successful career at Bell Laboratories, where she made significant contributions to the field of solid-state physics and optics.

In 1991, Jackson became the first African American woman to lead a major research university when she was appointed president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York. Under her leadership, RPI experienced significant growth and peningkatan in academic reputation, research funding, and student enrollment.

Jackson has also held leadership positions at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly). She is currently serving as the president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Throughout her career, Jackson has received numerous awards and honors, including the National Medal of Science, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and induction into the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

In addition to her scientific achievements, Jackson is known for her commitment to diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. She is a passionate advocate for STEM education and has worked to create programs that encourage students from all backgrounds to pursue careers in these fields.

Jackson is also a talented pianist and has performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.