Summary: University of Maryland theoretical physicist Sylvester “Jim” Gates was awarded the National Medal of Science by President Obama. Prof. Gates directs the University’s Center for String and Particle Theory; he was the first African-American to ever hold an endowed chair in physics at a major U.S. research university. He joins us to discuss his ideas about the universe, with Midday on Science contributor John Monahan. (Original Air Date: April 8th)
