Dr. Ronald S. Gamble, Jr is an enthusiastic Afro-Latino Theoretical Astrophysicist, STEM Educator, Science Communicator, and Visual Artist who actively studies the mysteries of the universe at the intersection of art and science.

(I’m also a practitioner of Jedi mind tricks…)


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CRESST-II Visiting Assistant Research Scientist & Cosmic Origins Scientist

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center / University of Maryland—College Park / Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science & Technology II

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The Art of Theory is new design shop that combines the world of fine art with the ever curiously interesting world of science!

Art and the scientific theory of black holes can intersect in intriguing and thought-provoking ways.

Coming Soon!!!!

Photo: Frame capture of the 3D model of the accretion disk, ergosphere, and relativistic jet of active galaxy Messier 87 (M87).

One of the most amazing things about working in physics is that you get to observe the unique and fascinating phenomena that creates our reality. That in and of itself is the reason why the abstractness of theoretical physics is a dreamscape.

Photo: Frame capture of the 3D model of the accretion disk, ergosphere, and relativistic jet of active galaxy Messier 87 (M87).

Title: “Spin Tetrad Formalism Of Circular Polarization States In Relativistic Jets

I have a year’s worth of talks I’ve given that needs to go [here] 😅

New updates coming soon!

Crump Physics Lecture 2023 featuring Dr. Ronald Gamble | St. Andrew’s School | Middletown, Delaware

Crump Physics Lecture 2023 featuring Dr. Ronald Gamble | St. Andrew’s School | Middletown, Delaware

Odutola was particularly taken by Gamble’s closing remarks. “First, I have to say just seeing such Black excellence brought to campus meant a lot to me,” she says. “But also, he tapped into something that I, too, struggle with. He told us to always ask, ‘What if?’ Like, what if he had listened to the people who told him he’d never get to NASA? Or who told him he was ‘a minority?’ That really meant a lot to me because so often I think, ‘I’m not good enough.’ But what if I just try? What if I just believe in myself? That’s a really powerful message.”

Fail Hard & Fail Up: Astrophysicist Ronald Gamble Visits Campus

Liz Torrey

March 2, 2023 1:03 PM

It’s not every day a nationally renowned NASA theoretical astrophysicist who can pontificate for hours on supermassive black-hole rotations stops by your high school to hang out. It’s an even rarer occasion when that same pedigreed scientist judges a longest-curly-fry-at-lunch competition or commiserates with art students about how frustrating it can be to work with liquid gold leaf in paintings.
 
But St. Andrew’s is not an everyday kind of place, and theoretical astrophysicist Dr. Ronald Gamble isn’t your everyday kind of scientist.

The annual Crump Lecture in Physics is an endowment from Bill Crump ’44, who came to St. Andrew’s from a one-room school house in rural Maryland and graduated at the top of his class. Crump established this lecture series so St. Andrew’s students could meet and learn from most exciting physicists in the field today.


The Nature of Cosmic Geometry - a talk by Dr Ronald S Gamble, hosted by IOP West Midlands Branch

February 2023

The Nature of Cosmic Geometry - a talk by Dr Ronald S Gamble, NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre. hosted by IOP West Midlands Branch, Keele Centre. Over the last several decades there have been numerous results and discoveries in the observations of black holes. From the abstract genesis of the General Theory of Relativity by Albert Einstein to the most recent observations by the Event Horizon Telescope, we have seen the dynamic nature of black holes, their interaction with matter, and their influence on the geometry of spacetime. This talk will provide an overview of the intricacies and the interplay between black holes and the motion of matter-energy with respect to the local structure of spacetime that surrounds them. A general description of the structure of spacetime surrounding a rotating black hole will also be provided. Ronald S Gamble Jr PhD is a Theoretical Astrophysicist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre researching the energy emission processes of relativistic jets from high-energy active galactic nuclei and their connection to Supermassive Black Hole rotations.


Hailing Frequencies Open: Careers In Science Livestream, Hosted by Dawnn Lewis

Hailing Frequencies Open: Careers In Science | February 2023

We are thrilled that Dawnn Lewis who plays Captain Carol Freeman on Lower Decks, will be our host for our next "Hailing Frequencies Open" event on Sunday, February 12th at 10:00 am PST. This is a free virtual event and will focus on how Star Trek inspired our panelists to pursue a career as a Scientist. It will be fun and inspiring to hear stories about their work involving space travel and space exploration. Please join us and learn the latest news and updates about boldly going to seek out new life and new worlds.

Panelists: Dr. Kara Brugman, Experimental Petrologist

Dr. Ronald Gamble Jr., Theoretical Astrophysicist

Dr. Aidyl Gonzalez-Serricchio, Scientist and Educator

Dr. David Williams, Research Professor

Naia Butler-Craig, Ph.D. student in Aerospace Engineering


Dr. Ronald Gamble - Research Scientist at NASA Goddard | Cosmos Crusaders | Episode 6 | August 2022

“Cosmos Crusaders” Interview: Dr. Ronald Gamble | Episode 6

Our 6th guest on Cosmos Crusaders is Dr. Ronald Gamble, a Visiting Assistant Research Scientist and Cosmic Origins Research Scientist at NASA Goddard and UMD College Park. We start off with our thoughts on Dr. Gamble's interview as well as what we have learned from doing six episodes of the podcast so far. We then get into our interview with Dr. Gamble, where we talk about his research on high-energy relativistic jets from supermassive black holes, his unique career path, increasing minority representation in the field, de-stigmatizing uncommon career paths, and more!


Beyond the Light, an original artistic expression of scientific discoveries, is the story of how human innovation has enabled us to see beyond our imaginations and into the furthest reaches of the cosmos.

ARTECHOUSE worked in collaboration with NASA scientists to interpret the frontier-pushing data NASA collects about our universe, then brought it to life in the highest resolution possible utilizing today’s latest creative technologies and experiential storytelling. The exhibition submerges you into the timeless story of light and aims to inspire your curiosity for what else is possible.

“ The beautiful thing about learning, is no-one can take it away from you”

— B. B. King

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken”

— Oscar Wilde

My mother has always told me ‘you can become absolutely anything you put your mind to’…’whether you’re an artist or a scientist, or a teacher. Just don’t forget who you are'.

SparkCON Arts Festival 2018; Street Art: “Vemon vs Spider-man”