Massey, Walter E.

Impact on the world

Co-founded the National Society of Black Physicists in 1977 and went on to direct the National Science Foundation, becoming one of the most senior Black leaders in U.S. federal science policy of his era.

Life & background

A physicist, Massey co-founded the National Society of Black Physicists in 1977 alongside James Davenport, serving as the organization's founding co-chair. He went on to a distinguished career in science administration, including directing the National Science Foundation and serving as president of Morehouse College.

Sources

1. National Science Foundation; Argonne National Laboratory; National Society of Black Physicists