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Hakeem Oluseyi: A Journey from the Streets to the Stars
Hakeem Oluseyi
Astrophysicist, Former Space Science Education Lead for NASA, and Inspirational Speaker
- Renowned scientist who has worked on Nobel Prize-winning teams and created 12 patents globally on manufacturing computer chips
- Author of the new, groundbreaking memoir “A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Streets to the Stars”
- Shares his powerful story of overcoming class and race barriers to become a leading astrophysicist, educator, and advocate
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The title of Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi’s critically acclaimed memoir, A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Streets to the Stars, aptly describes the challenging and prolific life of this internationally-recognized astrophysicist. His relentless dedication to the field has earned him numerous titles, including award-winning author and journalist, engaging educator, and sought-after TV presenter, podcast host, voice actor, and keynote speaker. While Dr. Oluseyi is certainly a star now, his talks often center around the “hope, hustle, and help” he has received and given as he fought for his dreams.
Dr. Oluseyi grew up in some of the roughest neighborhoods in this country and had to navigate through poverty, violence, and instability at a young age. This self-taught scholar sought refuge in his love of science, spending much of his time reading and watching PBS nature shows. The odds of a boy being successful in such an environment are slim, but Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi is no stranger to defying the limits of possibility. Sharing his roller-coaster ride of success and the setbacks he faced along the way, Dr. Oluseyi inspires audiences around the world to chase their dreams no matter how unlikely they may seem. He is exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau.
Armed with a passion for astrophysics and an unbreakable determination, Dr. Oluseyi earned a B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from Tougaloo College and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics from Stanford University. From there on out, he has made pivotal contributions to developing technologies that have become standard across astrophysics and has pioneered patented technologies for devices used worldwide. In fact, his inventions can be found in the computer chips used every day. What’s more, Dr. Oluseyi has published over 100 scientific publications and has seven U.S. patents and four E.U. patents. A mentor and educator as well, Dr. Oluseyi is a Visiting Professor at George Mason University and Princeton University.
With a distinguished history of service across multiple U.S. federal agencies, he has spearheaded diplomatic missions around the world and managed high-stakes projects that demonstrate his leadership and expertise on the global stage. Additionally, he served as the Space Science Education Manager at NASA Headquarters for NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and co-managed 25 cooperative agreements worth around $40 million.
Dr. Oluseyi is a renowned science communicator and has gained recognition for his award-winning books, engaging public lectures, and international TV science shows, including How the Universe Works, Baking Impossible, PBS NOVA, and many more. With an uncanny ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, he has brought the wonders of the universe and scientific process to millions. He has solidified himself as a vital advocate for science literacy.
As a science journalist, Dr. Oluseyi has been nominated for a News Emmy and has won four Webby awards. His investigative journalism into the namesake of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope landed on the New York Times front page, overturned two decades of disinformation, and positively impacted science and society globally. Dr. Oluseyi’s influence is as profound as the topics he covers, earning him a legendary status in science history.
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A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars.
Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi grew up in some of the roughest neighborhoods in the country. As a result, he spent a lot of time inside, reading encyclopedias and watching PBS nature shows. At a young age, he discovered a love of science and space that was inspired by his role model, Albert Einstein. Throughout his childhood and into young adulthood, he was repeatedly faced with circumstances that would make most people give up—a lack of supervision at home, attending his state’s lowest rated school, falling in with the wrong crowd, and failing physics exams when he ultimately made his way to Stanford. But Hakeem never gave up.
Today, as a world-renowned astrophysicist and the former Space Science Education Lead at NASA, Hakeem inspires audiences around the world to chase impossible dreams, fight for what they want, refuse to listen to naysayers, and reach out and lend a hand up to those around them. Hilarious, honest, and inspiring, Hakeem wows audiences with a look at his mind-bending scientific research while motivating them with his personal life story.
A Passionate Pursuit to Understand the Universe.
Astrophysicist Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi has spent his life seeking to uncover the mysteries of the universe, including black holes, worm holes, and the possibility of life on other planets. Here, Dr. Oluseyi offers a behind-the-scenes look at the research he has devoted his life to. Touching on the concept of time and the power of the mind, Dr. Oluseyi fills audiences with wonder and inspiration as they marvel at the world around them.
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